There’s something romantic, historical, and inevitable about traveling by train, don’t you think? I discovered this truth nearly nineteen years ago when I took my (then) seven-month-old son on a train ride from Bakersfield to Chico. As a first time mom on her own, the nerves that wracked my overwhelmed brain nearly did me in. The surety of disaster was… Read More
Gurus state that big, hairy, audacious goals motivate us to reach for our dreams. Unfortunately, that specific piece of advice hasn’t done me any good. Ever. I finally found something that does, though, by using a combination of SMART goals and Low High Bar habits. LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE MAY OR MAY NOT BE AFFILIATE LINKS AND AS SUCH, I MAY… Read More
Do you have a “to be read” list (TBR) a mile long? Me too! I finally randomly chose narrowed it down to a mere handful. Okay, seven. I have seven I need to read by the end of the month. But that’s okay. I have a few days off this month that I can focus reading all … or some …… Read More
Let’s be honest. I hate exercising. It isn’t just rheumatoid arthritis that makes it hard to do (because it does). I’ve always hated doing exercising. I prefer to be on the couch curled up with a good book and a decent cup of coffee. It has, however, been pointed out by several well-meaning (if not annoying) loved ones that exercise… Read More
Bookworms are a picky lot. We know what we like in books and we’re thankful – but not ecstatic – when someone gives us a book as a present. Especially if it’s in a genre or by an author we can’t stand. You could always give them an Amazon gift card because who am I kidding? I can always use… Read More
Perseverance and hope go a long way, especially when dealing with kids. For example, my son’s quest to obtain his driver’s license concluded a week ago. For those unaware of the Driver’s License Saga of 2017, my eldest son sought to take his final driving test not once, not twice, but three times. Perseverance paid off for him. And, by the end… Read More
