I was reviewing past blog posts and came upon this list from 2008 of my most un-favorite things (part one). I guess this is part two. Being inspired by this post from Jen on the Edge, I decided to update the list to reflect my current sentiment. Items in green are 2010 additions. More than... Continue Reading →
Things I love today
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... Continue Reading →
13 things about me
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... Continue Reading →
more things to look forward to
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
favorite things: part one
*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... Continue Reading →
List of things to look forward to in 2008 (version 1)
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... Continue Reading →
Things I wish you could have known
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.... Continue Reading →
the short list
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... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 4: Opportunities Unfold
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... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty – my gratitude journey
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... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 