They say spring turns every young person's fancy towards love, but it also turns a person's fancy towards cleaning. By 'cleaning' it's not just the dust, but the irresistible urge to go into various internet accounts and tweak them. I checked my Goodreads account and want to add some 'shelves' and add more titles. I … Continue reading Pull Back and Regroup
Category: Life
Save Your Letters
While cleaning out my old study, I came across a set of letters from a pen pal from England. My late Language Arts teacher matched us with people from England, and this person and I exchanged letters for quite a long time. I packed them away and put them in safe keeping in my condo. … Continue reading Save Your Letters
Who Stole My Head? (or Your Brain Without the Usual Caffeine)
Yesterday I had a list of things to do on Saturday. I watched a few episodes of Justified on Netflix, then changed into some errand wear until I noticed an ache begin at the back of my neck. I noticed it enough to lay down and hoped it would pass. The neck ache then turned … Continue reading Who Stole My Head? (or Your Brain Without the Usual Caffeine)
Blog Spotlight: Fresh Pressed Word Press Blogs
Every time I log into WordPress, I have a look at the Freshly Pressed section. I have to be carefully not to feel insecure if my entry has not enough likes, comments, or not make the Freshly Pressed Section itself. I pay attention to book reviews and posts about blogging. I want to pick up inspiration … Continue reading Blog Spotlight: Fresh Pressed Word Press Blogs
The Courage to Start (Again)
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham Yesterday was my graduation run. After ten weeks starting what feels like an eternity ago, the For Women Only Clinic at The Running Room embarked on their last run together. (At least those who can make it … Continue reading The Courage to Start (Again)
Wrestling with Perfection(ism)
Grrrr... For the past three weeks, I have written, deleted, written some more, pressed backspace again and again, before withdrawing my hands from the keyboard to recognize perfectionism paid me a visit. It's not the topic of my piece (Michael Geist's website), just the usual feeling of it's not good and who do I think … Continue reading Wrestling with Perfection(ism)
A Soundtrack for Feet
I had a lousy run on last Saturday. I can figure out the factors, but it doesn't change the run. I went out for a long walk, with my Nordic poles, the next day to simply keep moving in some way. Every trek and swing had a soundtrack with beats pumping me up, or lyrics … Continue reading A Soundtrack for Feet
Sprucing Up the Place
After using the Esquire theme for my blog, I decided a change was necessary. Esquire looked great, but I didn't like everything down at the bottom as a footer. I had a look at a few themes, tried some on, and settled on 'Pilcrow' with its row of books. I have tags and other information … Continue reading Sprucing Up the Place
Writing, Reading, and Thinking
A few days ago, I posted a TED blog entry about Susan Cain's talk The Power of Introverts. I found out about Ms. Cain quite by accident while purchasing a Kobo title. Most of the time, I give the 'recommended' titles after my clicks a quick glance. Sometimes the lists are dead on, and sometimes … Continue reading Writing, Reading, and Thinking
TED 2012 is happening right now and this woman is on my radar. A few months ago I came across a book called Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain. I may look like an extrovert, but I value solitude and I value the so-called 'quiet ones'. Why? Sometimes we need quiet, and those who … Continue reading
Unpaused Life 