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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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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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…
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The Week before Thanksgiving RoundUp of Ideas
It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and I wanted to share a roundup of ideas to keep you inspired! This year I am especially thankful for our blessings. It’s been a…
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Welcome October
My favorite month of the year has arrived! This is when our PNW trees are most brilliant with golds and reds. Fall is so beautiful it would seem wrong not…
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A Fall Charcuterie Party
This year I finally did two things I’ve been wanting to do for a few years now. The first was to start an annual fall cocktail party and the second…
