My Midlife Project

Remodeling a Middle-Aged Mom

Clearing Out the Fluff

Today was Day One of a new workout program… but before I could begin my workout, I spent 15 minutes clearing a space in what is supposedly a dedicated “workout room”.

Next on my agenda was to do a little writing…. but my laptop battery was dead. I pulled out an extra laptop that belongs to an organization I work for, and… I couldn’t find my mouse.

Are you seeing a pattern yet?

A Flower by Any Other Name

“A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” ~ Sensei Ogui

I’ve been staring at these words (see the quotation above) for at least an hour.

They came through my Facebook feed this morning in the form of an infographic thingie, and they struck a chord.

Or was it a clank? And a loud one, at that.

Waiting for the Dawn

Foggy meadow in the Smoky Mountains

I haven’t written for a while.

I debated on whether to admit that.

If you follow my blog, then it’s obvious. (And you’re thinking “Duh!”) If you do NOT follow my blog, then you’re a stranger and I have just admitted I’m less than perfect. Disorganized. Not truly committed.

Or perhaps I’m not that different from you.

Perhaps I’m simply afraid.

Day 1 of 100: Begin With a Single Step

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu This morning I walked. Fortunately for me, the outside temperature was warmer than it has been recently, so I could walk outside. The “Day 1” assignment of my First 100 Days plan was 15 minutes of walking. I usually walk no […]

Early to Rise — Day 2 (I Love Fred!)

“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” ~ Psalm 90:15 As I mentioned yesterday, I am now setting my alarm for 4:30 a.m. It’s all because of Andy Traub, Crystal Paine (aka “Money Saving Mom”), and… well, it’s also because my day goes […]