Category Archives: Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Reclaimed Simple Sunday

Oh it was grand: swimming, resting, chatting, sharing meals with friends, hiking, walking along the waterfront, gazing at the sea, attending a charity event, watching a period drama series (Road To Avonlea), dreaming of that homestead & the dogs that … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Oh what a lovely, simple day. It started with a very long morning swim, which felt oh so fabulous for my very out of practice muscles. Next was a lovely leisurely stroll – which landed me at Church, followed by an … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays!

A slow transition occurred in 2009- from manic weekends to simple Sundays to relaxed and reclaimed weekends. This one has been no different. While there was a shop, bills to be paid and a sympathetic ear to lend, there was … Continue reading

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Weekending

Having traveled back to the family home for the holidays, I’m especially looking forward to this weekend because it means I’ll be enjoying some much wanted influx of media having suffered through enjoyed a 6 week media fast!  Most of … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

As you wander through this troubled world In search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away And hear my voice like a serenade  (Lullaby by the Dixie Chicks) For me: nature, joy, peace, photography, … Continue reading

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How To Reclaim Simple Weekends

I had a comment on the last post as well as a few emails asking me how I made the transition to simple weekends, as a result I thought I’d share a bit more about my journey. When I was … Continue reading

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Weekending!

This weekend I’m weekending, for me that means plenty of healthy food, good exercise, time with friends, rest & relaxation.  Lately I’ve had the most wonderful weekends, after a year and a half on this journey, I feel like I’ve … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

After a wonderful but hectic weekend Thurs-Sat night with friends, I knew I had to scale back somewhat today, take a few moment to reflect, pray, relax and just savor the moment! It wasn’t necessarily easy due to some family … Continue reading

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Thank You God

There are some days when all you can do is give thanks. These are not necessarily the days where everything goes right, or you have blessings bestowed upon you, but often they are the days when you needed help and … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Sunday Plans Include: Attending Church and singing hymns! Walking through a stunning University campus Meeting up with a friend for hot chocolate and frozen yogurt Picking up a day planner and imagining what wonders the new year brings Reading Ladder Of … Continue reading

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