Faith and Spirituality, Life Lessons, Quotes

The Bucket List

How many of you have a bucket list? The movie, The Bucket List, with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson is one of my all-time favorites. It's a 2007 movie in which two terminally ill men (Freeman and Nicholson) set out to accomplish a list of things they want to experience before they "kick the bucket." I… Continue reading The Bucket List

Family, Fun, Nature, Writing

Unique Boulder

We had family visiting from Minnesota this past week. With all the snow Minnesota has had this spring, my husband and I thought we would treat them to new sites. And the sites don't get any better--or crazier--than Boulder, Colorado. In fact, Boulder is like it's own little state. Comments like "Only in Boulder," "That's… Continue reading Unique Boulder

Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

Job, Career, or Life Mission

Do your days consist of a job, a career, or a life mission? Or are you one of the lucky ones who have combined all three? The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes "job" as: 1. a: a regular remunerative position b: a specific duty, role, or function c: something that has to be done or an undertaking… Continue reading Job, Career, or Life Mission

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

Living with Intention

Life is often lived in such a rush, as if we're racing to get somewhere, that so many blessings go unnoticed. The only place we will get by racing through the day is one step closer to the end. I don't know about you, but I want to experience all that I'm given, tasting and savoring every morsel of the… Continue reading Living with Intention

Alcoholism, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Life Lessons, Quotes

Seize the Day

When I was on my morning run today, it occurred to me how much of life is spent waiting for something to get here. Whether that something is: Vacation. A loved one coming for a visit. Payday. A movie you've been waiting to come out on the big screen. The good part of a book you're reading. Summer… Continue reading Seize the Day

A to Zing, Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Writing

“Y”is for…

Practicing yoga has woven its way through various aspects of this life I live. The parallels are multiple in number, and I believe it’s more than mere coincidence that it’s called “practicing” yoga. It’s a discipline that allows an opportunity to practice becoming better–at yoga and at living life. Each stretch and pose, as uncomfortable and awkward… Continue reading “Y”is for…