Category Archives: Good For The Soul

Thankfulness

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I write and speak about thankfulness often. Each night my children and I fold our hands together and say all the things we are thankful for, it is followed by a sweet little series of God Bless, where they bless everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Finding Myself, Good For The Soul, Journeying, Making lemons out of lemonade, Sometimes life feels hard, Thankful Tuesdays | 28 Comments

What Are Your Financial Expectations?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

One of the things I disliked about my happy childhood here was the sameness & apathy I grew up around. Everyone in my circle was upper-middle class, decent size houses, good education, constant talk about retirement and “not being able to afford” … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Dreams, Emergency Fund, Emergency Funds, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul | 13 Comments

Ten Days Towards Health

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

I’m home, the event I needed to wear a suit for went swimmingly well, ending in tears & hugs all around and right now I’m happy, joyous, nervous, in need of a lot of courage and so incredibly exhausted even … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Getting Healthy, Goals, Good For The Soul, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 10 Comments

What Will This Day Bring?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

I am currently traveling, watching out of a window as we pass tiny trees & fields of purple. I am watching the sun shine brightly and feeling its glow on my english rose skin. And I’m thinking about how today was … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Ch Ch Ch Changes, Dreams, Faith, Finding Myself, Good For The Soul, Letters To Myself, Life Is Beautiful, Making lemons out of lemonade, New Beginnings, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Purpose Driven Life | 9 Comments

How Much Time Should You Spend On The Internet

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

“The internet is the first thing humanity has built that humanity does not understand, the largest experience in anarchy that we have ever had” Eric Schmidt Recently I wrote a post about how I’ve cut back on tv watching and many … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Blogging, Family Life, Good For The Soul, Lessons Learned, Media & Culture, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 17 Comments

We ALL Have Gifts

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Photo Credit One of my greatest concerns for people, is when they express they don’t feel they have a lot to offer or feel like they are stuck in a life without much joy. The truth is I’ve been there … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Faith, Family Expansion, Get Busy!, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul, It's Not About Self, Making and Crafting, Making lemons out of lemonade, Personal Responsibility | 18 Comments

Do I Need Sleep Or…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Since my move in August 2010 I have suffered from insomnia, partly due to eczema and partly, I think, due to stress. Over the last three weeks I’ve found a bit of a “cure” which is working for me… Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Ch Ch Ch Changes, Good For The Soul, Heath Care, Lessons Learned | 12 Comments

Richard Armitage’s Girlfriend, Wife

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

After my post about my late night soiree at the local bookshop, I have received 92 many emails and a few comments suggesting I could be the wife Mr. Armitage is looking for. While I certainly appreciated your unmerited favor, I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Good For The Soul, In Which I Embarrass Myself Most Profoundly, Richard Armitage | 23 Comments

Frugal Trenches In The Year 2000

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Today after successfully chairing a meeting (phew!) I turned on the radio and heard this song, a song from the year 2000, my favourite song for many many years which I had completely forgotten about (Matchbox 20 aren’t really played … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Good For The Soul, Inventing My Life, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Life Is Beautiful, Media & Culture, Oh so Blessed | Leave a comment

Enjoying The View

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

I’ve been contemplating what it means to just be, to seize the day and enjoy the view. I think it probably means many things to many people, for me, it is the act of stopping as often as my soul … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Good For The Soul, Life Is Beautiful, Thankful Tuesdays | 18 Comments