Books, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fiction, Fun, Nonfiction, Writing

Merry Christmas!

I hope December is being kind to you all. After hearing what the temps are in Minnesota (a high of -6 today!), Iโ€™m grateful to live in Colorado. I took a walk after our last snow to brainstorm scenes for my current WIP. A beautiful way to feed my creativity. Iโ€™ve got two projects in… Continue reading Merry Christmas!

Books, Faith and Spirituality, Family, goals, Gratitude, Health, Life Lessons, Mindset, New Release, Nonfiction, Recovery, Writing

Finding Peace Through Gratitude

Daily life can take you on a wild rollercoaster of twists, turns, thrills and disappointments.And sometimes trauma hits home, washing away the very foundation on which youโ€™ve built your life. Finding Peace Through Gratitudeย will help you navigate the waters of uncertainty. Rather than lifecontrolling you and your emotions, you can control the way life impacts… Continue reading Finding Peace Through Gratitude

Books, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, goals, Gratitude, Health, Writing

Ready or Not, 2025 Is Upon Us!

Happy New Year! Remember when we were rolling up on 2000 (Y2K) and we were sure the world was going to end? Or was that just me? There was so much hype about computers not being able to make the changeover and what it would do, that now looking back, it seems so silly. (But… Continue reading Ready or Not, 2025 Is Upon Us!

Book Review, Books, Emotional Support Animals, Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Life Coaching, Nature, Recovery, Writing

Happy Fall!

To say I love autumn is an understatement. A HUGE one! But since fall goes so fast, starting early makes it last longer. ๐Ÿ™‚ Pumpkin spice everything; sweaters; hoodies; fingerless writing gloves;ย the smell of leaves and the sound as they crunch beneath my feet when I walk or run; the changing colors in nature; the… Continue reading Happy Fall!

Books, Fun, goals, Mindset, Nature, Photography, Writing

Back to Routine–Day 4

I'm on day 4 of back to my writing routine after taking most of the summer off. That said, I didn't really take it "off," but deviated from my usual routine... okay, I completely abandoned my routine. There, I said it. Back-to-school season has always given me renewed energy and motivation long after I graduated… Continue reading Back to Routine–Day 4

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, goals, Mindset, Nature, Quotes, Writing

Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New

I love a new year. It's the perfect time to say goodbye to what hasn't worked for you in the past, keep what has, and try something new. One doesn't need to wait for the new year to begin, but what a perfect starting line to cross over into living your best life. But remember:… Continue reading Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New

Family, Nature, Quotes, Writing

Short and Sweet

I have out-of-state family visiting so family has been my priority this week. So this Wednesday's post is short and sweet. Next week I'll be back with some good information on making the best of NaNoWriMo. At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one… Continue reading Short and Sweet

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Nature, Uncategorized

The Magic of Nature

Some more of nature's beauty. As you've probably been able to tell by now, I absolutely love sunrises and sunsets. God's love language to His children. There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them. โ€• Jo Walton   And the yellow sunflower by the… Continue reading The Magic of Nature

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Nature

More Visions of Summer

It's been said that even too much of a good thing isn't good. I disagree. I believe there's no such thing as too much of summer's beauty. Of drinking it in fully, with deep appreciation. Here is evidence of some of what I've been drinking in. With that, go forth and enjoy some summer beauty,… Continue reading More Visions of Summer

Faith and Spirituality, Nature, Photography, Quotes

Summer’s Beauty

Most of these photos were taken at a campground in Rocky Mountain National Park with the aroma of campfire smoke wafting through the air. I never tire of that smell. ๐Ÿ™‚ย  Enjoy!   Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. - Rachel… Continue reading Summer’s Beauty