As I mentioned yesterday, I recently finished reading God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, by Regina Brett. It’s full of inspirational messages about living life to the fullest. One of her suggestions is to make a list of 50 words that describe what you absolutely love about life. So here goes—my 50 words more…

“Mother told me a couple of years ago, “Sweetheart, settle down and marry a rich man.” I said, “Mom, I am a rich man.” –Cher Cher is an American pop star icon. She has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a People’s Choice Award for her more…

“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it.” –Mary Little Now there’s a new and interesting take on having too much on your plate. Instead of worrying about not getting everything checked off your 2 Do list, think about all the fun more…

“Another belief of mine: that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.” –Margaret Atwood, Cat’s Eye 1988 Margaret and I must have the same belief system, because I always forget how old I am. I just choose to believe that I’m still 25. Hey, whatever works for you! Margaret more…

“You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can decide how you’re going to live now.” –Joan Baez I like to end the week on a high note. Last Friday it was binging on life…this week, just a simple reminder from Joan to be happy and live life to the more…

When I was growing up, my parents (well, it was probably more my mother’s idea) sent me to Bible summer camp. We were Lutheran and the Lutherans didn’t have camp, so I got sent to the local Baptist church camp, which I’m sure is partially responsible for my fine moral upbringing (lol). I am not more…

It is official; my gray hair is now considered trendy. Apparently, it’s all the rage on the fashion runways, and younger women are making a statement with silver and white highlights in their hair. I was born a redhead, but over the years it has darkened to an auburn shade and now is filled with more…

In case you missed some of the meditative musings or the instructions on how to give yourself a hug…here’s the archive of March 2010 Daily Downward Dogs! Wednesday, March 31, 2010 The winter snow has melted away, the weather is getting warmer, my daffodils are blooming, and it’s time to get outside for some outdoor more…

I’m pretty proud of the fact that I have never really been bothered by aging. Deep down inside I’m 25 at heart and thinking that I’m still looking good (yes, I’m delusional), but lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my age. There’s something about a birthday—especially birthdays when you start turning the corner and more…

On New Year’s Day I bundled up and took a walk down to the beach in search of sea glass. Mind you, it was close to 17 below zero with the wind chill, Lake Erie was frozen at the shoreline, and I was not properly dressed, but that was not going to stop me from more…