Category: Be Well
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Strengthening the Soul
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when we all head to the gym in an ambitious frenzy vowing to show up, build our biceps, test our endurance and reach our fitness goals. And that is so great – I’m a firm believer that health and wellness and simply getting out of […]
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Why I Write Cards
Yesterday I was at the store buying a few last minute (or overdue) birthday cards for my father-in-law, brothers-in law, and best friend when the woman behind me in the checkout line commented, “What a nice girl you are.” {Via} Sending hand-written cards and letters has largely become a lost art among my generation, and […]
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Thoughts on Grace
This past weekend the world celebrated the annual spring awakening that the Easter holiday brings. For many it was a joyous time to gather with friends and family, an excuse to indulge our sweet tooths, and a reason to break out our floral and pastel clothing. {Via} As with many things in life, in the […]
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The Fountain of Youth
This weekend I got to visit my grandparents for a couple days of rest and relaxation by the lake. While I spent most of my time lazing around, there was someone who did not take a break from all her delicious cooking and running around taking care of us… Just watching my beautiful grandmother, Mama, […]
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Where’s the Light in Daylight Savings?
Daylight Savings Time – you win. I don’t know about everyone else, but this week I have been dragging. I keep trying to fight it, but in my old age it seems like that tiny time shift has really thrown me out of whack. To be fair, I’ve never had a great relationship with mornings. […]
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Finding Balance
As we slowly begin the season shift out of sleepy winter time, it seems that the pace of life has begun to pick up. It’s as if everyone and everything simultaneously got the memo that it’s time to come out of hibernation – every day of my schedule is suddenly scribbled with commitments. I can […]