Things I love today

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Susan

My latest obsessions – reminding me that sometimes it’s the little things that bring big enjoyment out of life.
1. dwell magazine. Having always been obsessed with magazines – this is my latest craze. Full of ideas on architecture and interior design, all with a ’sustainability’ edge. This magazine keeps me focused on how I want [...]

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13 things about me

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Susan

I don’t watch much TV – in particular major networks. Well – it’s mainly crime dramas and reality shows that make me cringe.
If possible, I don’t watch or the news – it’s depressing. I figure that I am online so much and will find out what I need to know eventually anyway.
I live in the DC area and can’t [...]

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more things to look forward to

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Susan

John Adams series on HBO
Springtime
Long walks in the woods
A visit from my sister
Planning my trip to Scotland
Weekend getaways
Reading books lined up in my queue: Persuasion, The Children of Hurin, John Adams

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favorite things: part one

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Susan

*This post inspired by my long-lost younger sister

spending time with my daughter in the woods searching for evidence of fairies and other magical beings

hiking in the woods and listening to how it sounds

thunderstorms, and the sound of rain

the smell of morning

Target

cooking during a snowstorm, listening to coltrane with the fireplace going and I am slowly [...]

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List of things to look forward to in 2008 (version 1)

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Susan

Personal overnight retreat in Middleburg with Marybeth to work on plans for the future

Annual Lord of the Rings Trilogy marathon at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse

Birthday weekend trip with my best friend Dawn – vineyard tours, hikes in the Shenandoah, day at the spa, shopping, and staying at a B&B built in the early 1800’s.

Learning to [...]

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Things I wish you could have known

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Susan

Dear mom -
I was thinking about you again and how so many things I experience these days remind me of you. Here are some things I think you would have appreciated:
1. My children. they are good-natured, sweet and insightful. All gifts that you gave me and I passed on to them.
2. Where I live. It’s beautiful in [...]

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the short list

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Susan

Here is a short list of things that I would like to have:

1. Harry Potter Box Set books 1-7
This is awesome. I cannot wait to get this. Perhaps santa will bring it?

2. Two beautiful Garden books:
In Search of Paradise: Great Gardens of the World and Gardens in Time

3. These shoes by Poetic License

4. Keen [...]

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Thankful for Thirty: Day 4: Opportunities Unfold

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Susan

I have been spending a lot of time focusing on my immediate goals and keeping the “debbie downers” of the world away from me. I have to tell you, it takes a lot of work to remain focused on the possibilities while “she” continuously tries to break in and vandalize my life. I have done [...]

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Thankful for Thirty – my gratitude journey

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Susan

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the importance of gratitude.  I have been working very hard to keep the negativity out of my life - including news, people, events, and even my own thoughts. Sometimes this can be extremely challenging. What I have found is that these negative things go away immediately the moment I [...]

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saturday morning update

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Susan

it is 7 am Saturday, I am sipping my coffee and listening to the morning. I love the fall. Life is good…
Here is my update:

I joined a yoga center this week
Continued to do a lot of soul-searching around my career and goals
Decided to produce a podcast/blog series with my friend Rebecca
Walked 4 miles x 4 [...]

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