I was surprised to see a post on Facebook, shared by a friend, that quoted someone saying they realized they had been raised to accept abuse by others, and so had an entire culture. The discussion in response to this also showed someone else had been raised to ask the question, ‘what did I do … Continue reading Golden
Mentations
I learned a new word this week. And it really had me thinking about how I think. I signed up for a personal growth class online. I will write more on that later, as I am partway in and want to let the learning percolate in my brain more before I share on that. But … Continue reading Mentations
Garden Ciders
Why is it that when even a portion of the family goes away, it feels like a holiday for both parties? Let me tell you why... having a quieter house means the routine goes by the wayside. No large suppers, less of a morning routine when it’s only yourself to think about. Less laundry and … Continue reading Garden Ciders
Discomfort
Sometimes you want to go out of your comfort zone because you know it will be worth it. Maybe you will gain something, learn a new skill or have an accomplishment to show for it. Then there’s discomfort, like when you wouldn’t choose to go out of your comfort zone. You don’t see what the … Continue reading Discomfort
Arts
My attention was drawn to an Instagram post the other day of a beautiful sketch / painting of a red gown - a costume design for a character played on the stage. The post was made by an artist I follow, de Winton Paper Co. “What are we without the arts,” is a discussion around … Continue reading Arts
