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New Year Planning
The Christmas season went by so quickly that now, 11 days into the new year, I’m finally starting to feel like I have a handle on things again. From November…
2020 Word of the Year
Welcome to the new year! Just like last year, I needed some help selecting my “Word of the Year”. This quiz from Dayspring is a fantastic resource for those seeking…
Christmas in Review
Yes, as a child, the days leading up to Christmas seemed to drag by, even filled with seasonal activities, school parties and holiday preparations. As an adult (and a parent!),…
Currently: November 2019
It’s been almost half a year since my last ‘Currently’ post but the hiatus was somewhat justified. Our summer was busy with travel and seasonal activities, and in July we…
Poetry for Fall
The change in seasons always seems to inspire me, and a sudden drop in temperatures this past weekend has spurred on a sense of autumnal ebullience. Thanks to the gift…
Currently Reading: Books at my Bedside
My current reading list (and attention span) waxes and wanes with the seasons, but I’ve never let go of the habit of bygone school days that required reading an assigned…
Currently: June 2019
Well, apparently this is turning into a bi-yearly update… I can’t believe it’s June and nearly 6 months since my last post! I do have two draft posts (from February…
Current Beauty Regimen
Somewhere in between 25 and 30, I hit my stride with a beauty routine that worked well. I had never worn a lot of makeup in high school or college,…
10 Days in a Carry-On
Our trip to Las Vegas and Atlanta is about two weeks away, and I’m starting to think through the most efficient way to pack for 10+ days of travel that…
Living Coral in Real Life
Pantone’s annual “color of the year” has been assigned: Living Coral. A salmony shade of pink that is not really one of my favorite colors to wear. In fact, in…