
Unexpected Gifts
Hello -- I'm waving to you from farm country, S Oregon. For almost a week now, I look out onto a lush, rolling landscape that has beautiful cattle grazing or grapevines . Since the organic farm "next door" practices sustainable agriculture, I'm never sure if the animals will be in the pasture right next door or down the hill and across the way. The farmers rotate use of the fields with the one for the vineyard remaining constant, of course. It is peaceful and really grounding

Honestly?
Hi, and how are you doing? Before you say something like, "Fine", stop for a minute, please. How are you doing, feeling?? I am a great one for "calling in" how I want to feel, but sometimes it's a good idea to go with the truth because Change Starts With Honesty Even more important is that you are honest with yourself and I think it's good to get vulnerable and have full disclosure with others, too. Not just anybody and definitely not everybody, but a select few who can hold

Live It Up
A sunny, breezy Florida "hello" to you! I expected to be here for a few days, however, I thought I'd be rolling into town in my car. Instead, I took three flights to get from S Oregon to SE Florida. What happened?!? (you might be asking) ... My sweet, 2018 KIA Soul is getting a new engine! Contact me directly if you want more deets ... basically, I had car issues. However, I did not want to miss my family's annual gathering for my Dad's (93rd!) birthday. It was a little long

Short & Sweet, But Not Sugary
Hi! I'm still in S Oregon, even though I thought I'd be at least halfway across the country by now! I had unexpected car trouble and so, my "plans" are on pause. Part of me is waiting to see what the Universe is offering up while another part of me is staying in the moment and figuring out what to "do" next. All the while, I'm practicing self-care. I've got to bring my "A" game to this situation. I'm calling this week's Care "Short & Sweet, But Not Sugary" for a few reasons.