As with any year, there were ups and downs, but as I reflect on the year that’s winding down, it’s important to really think on those exciting adventures and not the downs. That cycle is a part of life. Among my ups, I explored new places, saw beautiful wildlife and…
Last month I wrote about enjoying small, simple pleasures in life, like the warmth from a good cup of coffee. I’d originally planned to write about gratitude this month, in line with the US Thanksgiving holiday, but the other week as I explored a new-to-me city, I heard church bells…
A few years ago, I used to do annual wrap-ups at the end of the year, which was a fun way to think back on the highlights from the previous twelve months. But I let that fall away after a very busy year and then when the pandemic hit, there…
Happy New Year! For me, the holidays happened so quickly this year. Maybe it was because I was a little late finally decorating my tree so that it wasn’t up as long? Or maybe because I’m kind of excited about 2019? I have some trips planned and tentatively planned, workshops…
I feel like people say this every year – myself included – but wow, how are we at the end of another year already? But 2018 feels different, right? Or maybe that’s just me. Even so, it’s Christmastime. While I may not be the biggest fan of cold weather, I…
Ah, the New Year. It’s exciting, a time of so much optimism for the year ahead. We make resolutions for things we would like to see become better or stronger in ourselves. Or maybe, like travel, we make resolutions to stop putting off the things we long to do, the…