I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date... THIS post by Jz has been up for days already. (It's a reflection of how ridiculous my life is that I"m just now getting started.) But the post answers my pressing question about how the great cookie exchange got started. It also explains how the cookie … Continue reading IT’S TIME for the Great Online Cookie Exchange Extravaganza!!
Author: olivia
Happy Thanksgiving! (Better Late than Never)
Despite the fact that this holiday is connected with the genocide of Indigenous People in North America, it's still good to take a minute to Pause Breathe Consider your world Appreciate the wonder of it all
A Bit of Better
“One's doing well if age improves even slightly one's capacity to hold on to that vital truism: "This too shall pass.” ― Alain de Botton Yesterday was better. I got some things accomplished. My partner did some things that needed to be done. My daughter took care of some things. That all helped. I've settled … Continue reading A Bit of Better
Trapped
Trapped like a bug in a spider web, Trapped in networks of connections networks of good intentions, the stickiness of the web leaves a residue of helplessness and pointless struggle. Lost in a maze, the walls rising like a prison, casting shadows. Each turn another dead end - or a circle, tracing a careful path … Continue reading Trapped
How does content look?
con·tent1 kənˈtent/ adjective 1. in a state of peaceful happiness. "he seemed more content, less bitter" verb 1. satisfy (someone). "nothing would content her" noun 1. a state of satisfaction. "the greater part of the century was a time of content" 2.a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion. … Continue reading How does content look?
TMI Blog – Self-care
It is still Love Our Lurkers time!! Don't hesitate to say hi - I LOVE comments!! 1. Have you ever had a professional massage? If yes, what type? If no, why not? Yes, I've had a massage more than once. I love massages. I haven't had one in a long time. Hmmmmm, I think i'm … Continue reading TMI Blog – Self-care
Love our Lurkers
It's that time of year again - when we say thank you to the people who read our blogs and try to lure the lurkers into coming out and saying "hi," back. Thank you so much for reading!! There's no actual pressure to comment - but if you want to say hi I'd love … Continue reading Love our Lurkers
Stress?
Y'all. i have life changing decisions to make in three realms of my life. I don't have control over what options are available. The best I can do is "If A happens, then maybe I'll..." or "If B, I'll try...." and "If C happens, I don't know what the hell I'm going to do. Three … Continue reading Stress?
At the Coffee Shop
I'm writing this from a new coffee shop - new to me, that is. It's a cozy, let's-drink-tea-and-sing-Kumbaya kind of place. Lots of wood, esoteric wall hangings and baked goods with all natural ingredients. The first thing I notice is the couple sitting to the right of the door. He is a middle aged man, … Continue reading At the Coffee Shop
Here
Still here. Trying to take the day off from work worries today. We'll see how that goes... Trying not to get a cold. Thinking about trying to take this seriously: “One day a week I seek to rest from earthly toil and sorrow. Revitalized, I find the strength to battle new tomorrows.” ― Richelle E. … Continue reading Here
Olivia 