Cottage Lifestyle Hobbies that Reduce Stress
July 21, 2020. If you know me well then you know I am a hobby enthusiast. It’s a family thing. Memories of going to Central Oregon to collect long pine…
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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress
We’ve all heard the popular meme “Keep calm and carry on”, but that is easier said than done for many. Keeping calm in a world full of complex needs, relationships,…
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July 4th Round Up
Before I start the July 4th round, up I want to focus on the current status a couple minutes. Many of us will be having small celebrations for July 4th…
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Building Bridges with People
In my own life building bridges with people started in earnest twenty-six years ago when I found myself getting extremely uncomfortable with another culture. I was marrying my high school…
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5 Good Reasons to Get More Sun
Any person in the PNW could think of more than 5 good reasons to get more sun, especially during March and April. These two months see lots and lots of…
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What We Can Learn From Negative People
We all know those people. The ones who never seem to have a single good or positive thing to say no matter if the sun is shining and there is…
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The Life-Balancing Benefits of Running
People’s reactions vary to the fact that I run nearly every day. In general, running is something I avoid talking about because often there is a defensiveness. Some feel they…
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A Cozy Winter White Nook
Do you like having a personal nook in your home to relax in? I know I do. Having a special area to enjoy a time of personal repose is beneficial…
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3 Ways to Live Intentionally in 2020
This year will not go down as one of my best years. It’s been a year marked with loss, grief, anger, and acceptance. However, the struggles also forced me to…
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A Time to Feel Blessed this Thanksgiving
Sometimes feeling blessed at Thanksgiving is hard. It’s easy to tell people to be thankful and not realize they may be in the struggle of their lives. So many people…
