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Finding Summer During A Winter of Depression

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

“In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Alber Camus A few weeks ago, after several weeks of punishing wind and sub-zero temperatures, during which everyone in my community had all holed up … Continue reading →

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To Do Or Not To Do – A Downsizing Question

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

The act of downsizing, whether tackled out of a sense of opportunity (you want to lighten your load a bit, make room for some new things) or necessity (you can’t find your bathroom), can be surprisingly difficult. This is because … Continue reading →

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Take A Snow Day This Week (Even If It’s Not Snowing)

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

I decided to take a snow day this week. I had to give it to myself (more about that later), but I took one nonetheless. And it was really, really good. Before moving back to Omaha a few years ago, … Continue reading →

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The Don’t-Fix-It Guide To Feelings

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

I was having what you might call a bad morning. First up, the plasterer settled into my living room at 7:00 am for the second day in a row. This sounds so innocuous, I know. Plasterers can be so quiet … Continue reading →

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How My Dog Taught Me To Live In The Moment

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. A.A. Milne Lola – my 4-yr-old, 70-lb Labrador Retriever – is still quite the puppy. She wriggles and whines and loves to push on her squeaky giraffe … Continue reading →

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