Trying to find balance in a crazy-busy world.
“The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future.”—historian and writer Stephen Ambrose For 3 weeks every summer I go back 100 years. Our local history center hosts a program called Old Tyme Country School open to 1st-8th graders. It’s…
“In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible summer.”—philosopher and author Albert Camus At the end of the day are you satisfied? Was it everything you expected it to be?Or did life throw youcurve balls and line drives that bruised your body and ego?Can satisfaction be foundat the end of…
”Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun!”—Professor Randy Pausch Sometimes, ya just gotta drop everything and have some fun. Yesterday started with an impromptu visit from a wonderful friend. After a couple of hours of coffee and good convo, she went home while we got ready to go to the amusement park. Now, most…
“Piece by piece I take apart, This complicated heart, And I hope to findSomething I can prove is real.”—“The Letting Go” by Melissa Etheridge I woke up around 5:30 this morning, NOT because I wanted to. There were no alarms set. After all, while that is a late hour to rise for my school year,…
“And isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?”—“Ironic” by Alanis Morissette In a somewhat ironic but much needed turn of events, I got a job this week.! I honestly wasn’t sure whether to end the last sentence with a period or exclamation point. I tend to overuse exclamation points, as though everything I say is in…
Continue reading ➞ To be, or not to be excited…that is the question!
What matters more…making money or doing what you love? This blog explores that question as the writer reflects upon her personal experiences and where they have led her.
The writer reflects on recent upheaval, including ending a long relationship, relocating, and financial worries. Despite feeling terrified and hopeless, they seek courage and positivity. They're learning to make brave, honest decisions and hope to inspire others through sharing their struggles.
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“I’m a dreamer…a distant dreamer…dreaming far away…from today.”—“Distant Dreamer” by Duffy Ya know what’s hard? Showing up to the blank page everyday, trying to find something meaningful to say. (Did not mean to rhyme this, but now that I’ve tried it, should I strive for it?) Wondering if I know how to be authentic. Am…
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”And then one day you find 10 years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.”—“Time” by Pink Floyd You’d think this post would be about cats based on the title, but it’s not. Like the quote says, it’s more about time. And midlife crises. 🫣 And…
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“Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year, and forever.”—Neil Gaiman Recently someone said to me they don’t think there is such a thing as balance. Life balance, that is. Obviously it made me stop and think since my blog is titled “The Balance Wheel.” I think about giving…
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