Generosity and Reciprocity
It has to be said, that not all acts of generosity are the kind that generate reciprocity. It is possible to give without expectation of return.
Reciprocity, Relationships, and Power
I’ve been thinking more about respect, relationships, and reciprocity. Mainly, as I mentioned, because we’ve started looking at updating the house.
Is It Reluctance or Agoraphobia?
Wealth, Beauty, Friendship, Wisdom
Iceberg Dead Ahead
Do you sometimes think about what’s coming. Perhaps with a mixed feeling of excitement and dread, all the time thinking there’s an iceberg dead ahead.
What is Proper Self-Care?
Planning a Post-Mastectomy (flat chested) Wardrobe
Decluttering and Creativity
We’re in the process of sorting ourselves out for some home renovation. Clearly there’s decluttering involved. And some decluttering creativity as well. Because of, or maybe for creativity. Or something.
Happy Holiday 2023!
Time again to wish you Happy Holiday 2023 wishes – my tenth year wishing you all well for whatever season you’re celebrating at the end of this year.
Joy and Sorrow of Christmas Lights 2023
We live near a street with “famous” Christmas Lights. It’s often featured in lists of “Best Christmas Lights,” and people come from miles around to see them.
Smashwords 2023 End of Year Sale
It’s time for the Smashwords 2023 End of Year Sale! From December 15 through to January 1st 2024.
Thoughtless Shopping and Life
Recently I’ve been thinking that shopping can be a metaphor for life. Not so much the shopping itself, but why we are so thoughtless about the shopping. And living.
My 3 favorite reads in 2023
After the success of my last list, I was approached by Shepherd to follow up with my 3 favorite reads in 2023!
Project Worthwhile Life, Friendship, Wisdom
Reset and Take Control
There’s four weeks to Christmas, and five until we greet 2024. It’s time to start thinking about a reset and take control of your life.
Making Quality Connections
Haiku, Beauty, Pleasure, Wisdom
The Defeat of Winter
Wonderful Habits and Routines
I’ve been thinking about habits and routines. I’ve written many times about morning routines, and each of these routines are actually long chains of habits.
Life Altering Experiences
The Problems of #GirlMaths
I recently heard about #girlmaths, and it doesn’t make me happy. It involves specious calculations to reduce the cost of clothes/shoes/accessories to free…
The Phantom Chicken
Haley Joel Osment may have been able to see dead people, (The Sixth Sense), but seemingly, I see a chicken that isn’t there.
A Tale of Two Stones
According to popular wisdom, rolling stones gather no moss. In the ancient days, the saying signified someone shifltless, who avoided their responsibilites. Perhaps a vagrant with no family ties.
Making Space
Failure is NOT an Option
Project Worthwhile Life, Friendship, Wealth