Snakes and Skunks For over a week I had been noticing strange things in the barn. Most mornings I would find one of the cat food bowls emptied out. Sometimes the bowl would be on its side. If you have ever owned a cat you would know that cats rarely will eat every piece of…
DetailsIt is Sunday morning; the sky is overcast. As I gaze out over the pasture, there is a softness that is created by moisture so thick in the air that it appears as mist. It is not yet raining, but the forecasters say it is on its way. On my walk out to the barn,…
DetailsI have so many things on my mind today that it’s a little hard to focus on one topic. First and foremost, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that no matter the circumstances you found yourself in, that you took the time to recognize at least one blessing in your…
DetailsThis past week has turned into a rather unintentional series of events that will set the stage for the entire year. I am fully aware that there are amazing opportunities that lie ahead, awaiting me to discover them. It is my responsibility to go after them. In setting out to be more purposeful with all…
DetailsI was never one to set resolutions for the new year. I tried it a couple of years because it was the trendy thing to do, but ultimately my resolutions became big failures. I attribute my failures to a few different reasons such as setting unrealistic goals for myself, being too vague, and not really…
DetailsI have so much to say, I don’t even know where to begin. In my last post, I told you that my husband and I were going camping at a state park nearby. Despite the weather forecast for storms, we did indeed go camping. We stayed in a screened-in shelter that was right on the…
DetailsFor me, this week has flown by. As I mentioned last week, I have a renewed energy around promoting my business. I have received some good coaching on how to be in public more. I am a fairly shy person, and talking to groups of people is uncomfortable to me. I am an outgoing and…
DetailsFinally, I am back to blogging. The last several weeks have felt like I was barely keeping my head above water. There has been no lack of work at either of my jobs, and at the end of each day I felt exhausted, and frustrated that I didn’t accomplish more. Getting out of town for…
DetailsA few years ago, while I was still a newlywed, I really started looking towards the future. Specifically, I started having visions of the kind of retirement that I want to enjoy with my husband, my soulmate. My outlook on life had started to dramatically change once I realized that I now have a partner…
DetailsSummer is not ready to soften its grip on us just yet. I had hoped that this past week’s temperatures would be closer to 90 than 100 degrees; next week looks more promising. Overall, last week was tough, and a test of my ability to stay cool under pressure. I have been trying to play…
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