To awaken to a dusting of snow and to watch the snow fall and dance from the sky? Magic. Pure and simple winter’s magic…I’m so happy….first snow of the season… I’m simple in this way of thinking. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved watching snow fall…I’ve felt the magic in theContinue reading “Welcome Winter”
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Thanksgiving Morning
Good morning my friends! I know you’re probably very busy doing all the preparations for the amazing Thanksgiving feast that’s coming today, but please, stop for a moment. I’m offering you this heartfelt beverage of peace, gratitude and understanding as well as a calming moment to just be present. No matter the chaos that mayContinue reading “Thanksgiving Morning”
Hold My Hand…
Ernest Hemingway once said: “In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much. Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain orContinue reading “Hold My Hand…”
Fall in Love With Reading
“She had always loved that time of year. The November evenings had a sweet taste of expectation, peace and silence. And she loved most of all the quiet of her house when the rain fell softly outside. She made her tea with orange spice, and reread with joy her book, which reminded her of herContinue reading “Fall in Love With Reading”
November Mornings
There is something so inviting about November mornings. Similar to September mornings when the school year begins, I find there’s a spring in the step when November rolls around! There’s a magic in the air, a fresh look at the ending of the year and the entrance to the holiday season! There’s a sense ofContinue reading “November Mornings”
In an Instant, a Life is Lived
In the movie “Scent of a Woman” there is an wonderful scene: the one in which the protagonist, played by Al Pacino, invites a young woman to dance, to which she responds: “I can’t because my fiancé will be arriving in a moment.” “In an instant, a life is lived!” he replies, leading her outContinue reading “In an Instant, a Life is Lived”
National Book Lovers Day!
I have a love for books and I enjoy connecting to characters (both in books and in real life!). Sharing your story and inspiring others is what makes authors’ stories come to life for me. As a lifelong learner, I find that books have helped me in many facets of my life! I love allContinue reading “National Book Lovers Day!”
The First of July!
For some inexplicable reason, I feel like exclaiming, “The First of July!” with hands thrown up in the air in a victory stance, smile on my face and followed by the enthusiastic, “Ta Da!!!” in order to welcome the 7th month of 2024. Why? I don’t quite know, but the enthusiasm is here…and its wealthContinue reading “The First of July!”
The Importance of Feminine Friendship
Having friends to help you navigate life’s lessons and this journey is the key to bliss. Because as we’ve heard, ‘no man’s an island’ and the saying goes for women too. Perhaps even more so considering how we are built. We need communication, connections and camaraderie, especially when life gets tough. Sometimes I feel weContinue reading “The Importance of Feminine Friendship”
Let’s Spring Into Action!
Good Morning to you! We’ve made it to my favorite day…finally as for me, it’s been a long week! How about you? Are you feeling a bit droopy? Well, today’s the day to rest and to rejuvenate in order to get ready for next week! I find Sunday mornings are perfectly timed to organize theContinue reading “Let’s Spring Into Action!”
Joyful Change With Yvonne 