What is this life if we don't wander to find ourselves?
The annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics was Saturday and what an experience it was!It was around 32 degrees Saturday morning at Mouse Lake. We all huddled in our costumes as it was switching between snow and sleet. I had short sleeves on and water shoes so I was pretty cold, but not too... Continue Reading →
The Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics is Saturday. Saturday I will jump in a cold, icy lake on my donors' behalf and on behalf of those who will benefit in the Special Olympics. I chose to do this late last year and while it's only going to be in the 30s this weekend, it's... Continue Reading →
glitter-graphics.comAh yes! Friday is upon us! And what a great Friday it is! The sun is out and shining the snow is melted and I can actually see hints of green in the grass — just hints. But it's a start. And it brings the promise of Spring.Mother Nature really blessed all of us this... Continue Reading →
May 1 is a key date for me. Actually, there are two key dates. March 15 and May 1. But May 1 is the big one.For two years I’ve worked tirelessly on my master’s degree. At this point I have five weeks left. For more than two years I’ve given up free time, TV shows,... Continue Reading →
As I sit here in a meeting in the middle of February, I am longing for the smell of sunscreen. But it isn’t just sunscreen that I long for. It’s a symbolic snapshot in my mind of what sunscreen stands for. Sunscreen to me is the signature scent of summer. It means green leaves, soft... Continue Reading →
I've been looking for a way to invite positivity into my life and I've come up with a project — a project I am calling The Beauty Project.This project will liven up my blog, my life and hopefully bring some sunshine to others' lives as well. Beauty is all around us. It's in the snow... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was a little girl I loved the snow. There are few things that give me such instant joy as looking out the window and seeing that suddenly white fluffy flakes have started falling coating the ground with beautiful white fluff.Even as an adult, I love the snow. Even as a DRIVING adult,... Continue Reading →
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau This quote can hold true in nearly every situation. "But my dream is too big, it'll never happen," you may say. This isn't necessarily true. Dream big. Go ahead. But it'll likely take small baby steps to achieve that... Continue Reading →
"Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything." -Napoleon Hill What is desire? The quote above attempts to sum it up for us. "Desire is the starting point of all achievement..." This is true. Before you achieve something you have to... Continue Reading →
Today marks the last day of November. Tomorrow will be the first day of December. I rejoice as that means snow is coming, Christmas is coming. The "magical" time of year is coming. The time of year where we can spend time with friends and family. Laugh, eat, be merry!So I welcome Christmas with open... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 