Quotes, Books, and Daily Life
Not too long ago a happy mid-week surprise came my way when I won 4 tickets to the ballgame. At first I thought “What? For real? Me?” Needless to say I was very excited and stressed at the same time. I had 48 hours to find two more people to go with us. When I …
Are you a coffee or a tea person? I love both. My favorite way to start the day is with either a cup of hot tea or coffee, a crisp non-hazelnut biscotti and my morning quiet time. What could be better? This ritual starts my day at a calm pace, focused on the moment and …
I found this old journal at a thrift shop a few years ago, it has taken me awhile to actually write in it. I am naturally attracted to books and journals both. This one is interesting to me because of its age and also because of the items tracked within the pages. There is a …
If you are asked to assemble a collection, what will you select and how will you display it? This is one of my art journal prompts. I chose two of my favorites. My chosen collection is food! How to display it is in a collage. Why food? Because I love it! We are blessed to …
“He who plants a garden plants happiness” I like this quote because it is a great reminder of the reward of gardening. There is a happy contentment when working in a garden that can be almost meditative as our mind focuses on the process. Digging in the dirt whether planting flowers or vegetables gives us …
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What is your favorite way to decorate eggs for Easter baskets? Do you hard boil them or do you prefer to hollow them out and use the empty shell? Recently I was given some eggs freshly gathered from the chicken coop. (I have a story about fresh-from-the- chicken-eggs also, but will save it for another …
It is almost Tolkien Reading Day! Which ones are your favorite? Do you have a preferred way to use and display book quotes? I chose quotes from “The Hobbit” to add to a few of my projects. The handmade dragonfly card that I painted will be a nice addition to gifting the book. I used …
I had an adventure this week going from my eye doctor appointment to a place I have never been to. I am one those that needs to stop and think about which way is left or right. Directions have always challenged me! So in the car my passenger will say “my way” or “your way” …
I spent some time organizing my bookshelves in preparation for a new year of reading pleasure. Reading opens doors to new adventures right from the comfort of wherever I choose to make my reading spot. I also enjoy that they are available to revisit as often as I like. It has been a few years …
It’s a new year and time to prepare a new planner. Planning ahead and preparing for the new year can seem overwhelming as we extend our Covid safeguards. Some days it helps to have planners that include positive quotes dispersed throughout the pages to help us remember to slow down and enjoy each day.This is …
