Transport Yourself Back in Time and Find the Rest You've Been Missing
Do you sometimes long to go back in time? You know, the good parts of the past. Simple living, no cell phones, and homemade meals. Yep....
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Stop Future-tripping and Learn How to Dive into the Life You Have Right Now
It was a magical moment—you know those moments you never want to end. Then, a feeling of disappointment crept in. I looked at him and...
Will You Join me on a Quest to Find Bliss in Dreary October?
It’s late fall and you’re on the deck of the ferry from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands. Already, you feel different as the distance...
"Summer, Please Don’t Go!" How to Face the Fact that Fall is Coming
The blackberries are here and that always signals that summer is coming to an end. NOOOOOOO! I love summer. When it’s drawing to a close,...
How to go on a Date with Yourself for Under $10
Summer has been a revolving door here at La Casa de Elida. The “frat boys” (my adult children who are in college) are home and it seems...
“I’m Bored!” and How to Survive the Summer with Kids
It’s happening—the newness of summer starts to fade, the kids start fighting and you start hearing the whine of “I’m bored” statements....
Why Saying "Yes" Makes Your Life More Interesting
I wasn’t going to do it because it was the first date. But … he kept talking to me with that French accent (notice how everything said in...
Here are 3 Small, Simple Steps that will Help You Go to Italy
Italy inspires everyone. When you step into the belle paise, you are transported back in time. The ancient architecture, the clothes...
How to Choose What is Best over What is Good
As a seven on the Enneagram, my personality type tends to choose fun activities to avoid pain. When I went through my divorce in 2009, I...
How Celebrations Pave the Way for Confidence and Success
In sports, you drill, practice and train for the big game or tournament. People are invited to come and watch you. Why? Because you are...
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