Every year, I choose a theme or phrase to guide my focus. It’s different every year, chosen carefully based on what I learned the previous year, what I hope for the coming year, and (crazy as it may sound) often something the universe has directed my attention towards. This year, my theme is living with […]
Online Shopping/ A Bad Habit
I have a bad habit that I need to break. Online shopping (or browsing) has taken over my free time. It’s stupid. It’s about as brainless as watching TV. Somehow it’s become my leisure activity. I browse and browse, and I don’t even buy anything. Okay, sometimes I buy something. But only after weeks and […]
Northern Michigan: Day 1
Saugatuck This quaint little town on the shores of Lake Michigan is about half-way between Cincinnati and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It was voted “Best Coastal Small Town” by USA Today. It was the perfect stop for lunch. There were many choices: outdoor cafes, southern-style diners, bakeries and restaurants. We chose Pumpernickel’s Eatery, renowned for […]