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7 Sep 2021

Leveling Up

Submitted by Damselfly

I have not shared my thoughts “on paper” in a very long time.  Why?  I am not sure there is a solid “why”, other than way too many things eating up my brain space and energy.  I am sure I am not alone in how I feel.  The world’s media market (social media, news media, name your media) has done a stellar job at keeping our thoughts whirling and with that, uncertainty has become a standard.  I have allowed those thoughts to weigh heavily with me, and the uncertainty pecked away at my otherwise solid and positive foundation.

20 Feb 2019

February

Submitted by Damselfly

I have found myself in a bit of an energy slump over the past couple of weeks.  I am getting through the things I have to do, but when done with the “must dos”, I would rather curl up with Jaxon and a book rather than tackle some of the “want to dos” on my list.  It is February.  

9 Feb 2019

Circles

Submitted by Damselfly

Although we have had a relatively mild winter in my neck of the woods, I am already thinking of spring. I am ready for steadily longer days and new growth on the trees.  This morning I sit near the window, seeing the birds picking at the suet hanging from a hook, a few snowflakes in the air, and the thermometer shows a crisp 12 degrees Fahrenheit. 

5 Jan 2019

New Year

Submitted by Damselfly

The past few weeks I have had every intention of sitting down and putting my thoughts into words to share.  I have the thought.  I write “Blog” on my weekly calendar.  The week passes, and “Blog” remains unchecked.  My intentions are there… my follow through is lacking.  The result?  A week goes by without writing.  A month goes by…

I am a sucker for a fresh start. 

26 Sep 2018

Flashcard!

Submitted by Damselfly

Jaxon was kind enough to wake me up at 4:10 AM.  Nature call. Ugh.  I dutifully followed him to the door and took him for his routine walk around the yard.  As we made our way to his favorite spots, the sky lit up.  Shortly after, a rumble of thunder sounded in the distance.  A storm was coming.

22 Feb 2018

Happiness

Submitted by Damselfly

Every morning I wake up early.  It is usually well before sunrise, especially this time of year.  I take Jaxon out, drink a big glass of water, and think about how wonderful my first cup of coffee is going to taste.  I sit down with my coffee, and open my “gratitude journal”.  Today, the quote written at the top of the page read:

“Happiness is a how; not a what.  A talent, not an object.”  Herman Hesse

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