Most often when we talk about taxes it's the fiscal kind, the kind imposed by government on its people to raise revenue for services. "Taxed" comes to mind in a similar fashion now as we head into the second month of the COVID-19 Sequester, "sheltering - in - place", hunkered down trying to take care …
Category: lifestyle
Find the Way
Find the way. That's what they had to do after they find the empty tomb. There was confusion and joy and disbelief and uncertainty. And so they had to find the way through all that to the next right thing. Let us not only take heart in the hope of The Ressurection; let us also be …
Risen
My anticipation, on the rise. My appreciation, on the rise. My simple joy, on the rise. My expectation, on the rise. My creativity, on the rise. My discretion, on the rise. My acceptance, on the rise. My happiness with now, on the rise. My humor, on the rise. My awareness, on the rise. My hope, …
How Far Would You Go?
How far would you go for those you love? That’s the central question of the Passion, maybe the whole of Jesus’ life. How far would you go? He went the full measure. He gave the full measure. He taught us the true meaning of love throughout his ministry; he taught us about love while he …
Tins of Goodness
The tins the tins, are tucked away, in the cupboard on the shelf, not far away. I forgot about both for a while, now it’s time, time for a trial. Yea give ‘em a try, and you will see, there’s goodness inside, and ready to be, Ready to be called on, the little silver fish, …
Use What You Have
Often times we have to quickly adjust to changing circumstances. To be successful, we have to do the best with what we have in the moment to create the best outcome possible with given constraints. When we suddenly were ordered to stay home and "shelter in place", most all of us had to adapt. Three …
Romance Sprinkled Respite
Gratitude to start the week. Gratitude to start every day. Extra bunch of grateful just now, after a short weekend escape sans children. Grateful to my beloved for planning it. Grateful for the support for the kids so we could get away. Grateful for living so close to a very different, wild, and beautiful place. …
Inspirations, COVID-19 Sequester Week Two
Low simmer of stress. Emotional ups and downs for sure. Overall Family Goal: Adapting, accommodating, making the best of the circumstances. Second week, the whole family home for work and school and life and staying safe. Keep life going forward for two adults and three little kids. The Community Goal: “Flatten the Curve” and stay …
WFH
From my own little corner of the Work From Home (WFH) World -- in between the laundry area and the hot-water heater, my own standing desk work space -- a few thoughts to share. Or more like a list to share, actually. 1/ Make your work space comfortable, welcoming (to you), and quiet. 2/ Be …