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Relax, Restore, and Reset

I have been dreaming of a state of total mental and especially physical relaxation. Where my muscles are molten and limp. I want to be so relaxed, I experience that shudder of absolute contentment. Because I am so far from that right now, it’s almost cruel to imagine the possibility. The surprise thumps and pokes…

Dear Holly – A Letter of Gratitude to My Teacher
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Dear Holly – A Letter of Gratitude to My Teacher

My fabulous e-course teacher Holly Becker had asked for her students comments on her Blogging Your Way E-course during October 2012. As the window for enjoying the workshop resources is about to shut, I thought it time to  deliver my letter. And feel complete. Dear Holly, Several weeks ago, I had just listened to your…

My Doomboard Became My Moodboard
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My Doomboard Became My Moodboard

When we last held our one way internet conversation via blog post, I was describing the butt whooping I had from a project I was undertaking. This homework assignment for my blogging e-course was to create a ‘Moodboard” that reflected, ideally, how I wanted my blog to look and feel. I have paid money for…

Pulling My Stepstool Up to the Mountain
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Pulling My Stepstool Up to the Mountain

Yesterday took a tough turn. I hit a bump I know exists but usually avoid. But my e-course homework had me placing my step stool next to that inevitable bump cum mountain. I stepped up, took a look, agreed it was the same mountain I have assumed I can not climb, stepped down and walked…

I Put My Mind On What Mattered and Did It Anyway
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I Put My Mind On What Mattered and Did It Anyway

After blogging for over a year, I took a recent  opportunity to take part in an e-course called Blogging Your Way. Led by established blogger, teacher, designer, and public speaker Holly Becker of Decor8, I felt privileged to learn from her. The course and the timing were right. The fact that I’m blogging at all…

Butterflies and Cupcakes
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Butterflies and Cupcakes

As promised on my facebook intro to my very serious  last post, this next one is all about butterflies and cupcakes. Ironically, while waiting for the bus this morning in the driveway, a monarch butterfly mistook Eamon for a flower and scared him.  I laughed really hard. Vintage fashion brooch  butterflies. I have my grandmothers…