Tag: keep it simple
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The Sober Me
The chair was hard, thick plastic with metal legs and reminded me of the chairs from Sunday School, but it felt sturdier than me. My waist was expanding from my newfound pregnancy making clothes from a few months ago uncomfortable, so my clothing was loose. The room was filled with smoke and mainly men, but…
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The Draft Folder
It’s not enjoyable for me to have an overflowing draft folder on this blogsite, but then again I don’t like clutter and a collection of drafts feels like clutter. This year I began experimenting with doing things differently and the draft folder was one of them, so maybe you’ll find this helpful. We never know…
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Try it Out
I’ve been listening to a book by Jon Staff, “Getting Away’-75 Everyday Practices for Finding Balance in Our Always On World.” I’m pleased that many of his recommendations have already been implemented in my life, but there’s one thing in particular I’ve been pondering. Going analog. I use my phone to make phone calls for…
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Full of Thanks
Hearing the rain made me thankful I followed my heart the day before by lighting a fire in the firepit. I’d been wanting to light one all week, but it’s either been too windy, or rainy to light it. There was a pile of sticks inside the pit collected from the yard over the summer…
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The Right Way
In a world of automation, I love making the Golden Cup and am so pleased that I bought a coffee maker to enjoy during these cooler months. This morning it’s 47°F here in Texas, (WooHoo!), and here’s a few things I’ve noticed that it doesn’t do, compared to regular coffee makers. It Doesn’t Have a…
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Keep it Simple
Some days I mess with my life too much where the simple turns complicated. Sitting outside in the alone chair was pure magic this morning in 67° temps, but I’ve been trying to find the right table to perch my coffee cup on while sitting in the chair. It needs to be low to the…
