Merlin was a great wizard in King Arthur’s court. If you were in trouble, Merlin was the Ace in your sleeve. Merlin is also the name of a goal-setting device that I learned. Basically, you start at the goal and a certain point in time and then plot the steps that would bring you to … Continue reading Being like Merlin
Leveling up
This week, I’ll level up. I will have achieved enough life experience points to turn 45. Part of my goals for level 45 is to more fully dive into the Blogosphere. I’m taking a class to learn some things. Maybe when I’m done, I’ll have a plan of action to finally pursue those goals that … Continue reading Leveling up
How to create and maintain a home garden
Note: This is a reblog of a post from redfin.com that features this blog!! They asked for input on gardening, and I was more than happy to help out. Enjoy!! Whether you’re growing flowers, fruits or vegetables, creating your own home garden can be one of the most rewarding projects to take on as a … Continue reading How to create and maintain a home garden
9th run-versary
On this day nine years ago, I officially started my journey of adult-onset fitness by finishing a local 5K in a little over 36 minutes. Today, I celebrated the fourth day of not being in pain after injuring my shoulder about six months ago. I’m injury free!! Yippee!! I have been about as consistent in … Continue reading 9th run-versary
Own your way of doing things
We recently gathered in our boat -- a 1976 27-foot Morgan -- and tested it in calm waters. I'm always a bundle of nerves whenever we launch into the water -- be it a kayak, dingy or sail boat. The preparation and "don't fail or we'll all sink or die" weighs heavy in my Mommy … Continue reading Own your way of doing things
Seen on our adventures
These are random photos from our adventures so far this month. Jennette’s pierFireworks at a local football gameJockey’s RidgeSunrise at the beachGarden near workGarden near workSeagull takes flightAn egg casing for baby Whelk shells, with some babies on itWright Brothers Memorial DeerSeashellsJumping off sand recently dumped on the beach.Jumping off a reclaimed beach. The next … Continue reading Seen on our adventures
Reset mindset
It’s 6 in the morning at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. From our hotel window, nature puts on a show by painting the sky in shades of blue, pink and orange. I nudge our youngest son, who made me promise to wake him up for the sunrise, awake. He gets up long enough to … Continue reading Reset mindset
March reset
This month marks the 5-year anniversary of my dad’s death and the 1-year anniversary of the death of one of our dogs. It also marks when the pandemic closed our local schools and my kids’ world turned upside down.It seems odd that anniversaries impact you in a way that chills your soul. Some are hit … Continue reading March reset
The socks
As a busy mom, I wash most of my family’s dirty clothes during the weekend. It piles up on top of the dryer until one of my three kids fold and put things away or I do. The first option usually ends up with some bargaining and handing off the chore to someone else. Why … Continue reading The socks
How Scottie became Yoda
A little over two weeks ago, I asked my monthly question to the local animal shelter director, “Do you have any dachshunds or small mixes?” The emailed photo of Scottie. The shelter usually has hounds and pitbull mixes. But this time, she said they just got an owner-surrendered Scottish terrier/dachshund mix. He’d be available to … Continue reading How Scottie became Yoda
