As fall has moved in to our beautiful valley in full swing, with the leaves beginning to turn color from vibrant green to a lustrous coat of many colors, it is time to get my canning pots fired up and the empty jars for of the year's harvest. I have to admit, I take great… Continue reading Satisfied Preservation
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Singing and Dancing in the Rain
It is often said that we crave for things that we don't have... it's part of our human psyche. I grew up in the high desert in central Oregon. Rain was not common there. Summers would bring impressive thunderstorms. The air would smell fresher. The dust would settle. The high desert refreshed with a cool… Continue reading Singing and Dancing in the Rain
Positive Talk
I have a confession. My mind is never quiet. There is a constant stream of dialogue running through my brain at all times. I guess you could say I talk to myself. What can I say? I'm a good listener. LOL. I know I'm not special in this regard. As all have a set of… Continue reading Positive Talk
Sleep like a Baby
There is nothing like waking up after a great night of sleep. They say that we spend 1/3 of our lives seeking a good night's sleep. "I love sleep. My life has a tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?" - Ernest Hemingway I take great satisfaction in a good night's sleep. The… Continue reading Sleep like a Baby
Satisfaction Saturday – Taking it One Step at a Time
Today I will blog my first Satisfaction Saturday post. This morning I had the opportunity to remind myself and a couple friends of the importance of finding satisfaction and peace in life. I’ve been thinking about it all morning. Sometimes I find myself in a constant loop of “I can’t get no…. satisfaction…” (funny how… Continue reading Satisfaction Saturday – Taking it One Step at a Time
An attitude of Gratitude
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” Melodie Beatty I know everyone and their dog is blogging about what they are thankful for this month... but just because everyone is doing it doesn't mean I should avoid making a list of what I am thankful for. Then… Continue reading An attitude of Gratitude
