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Category Archives: Random
May I Have Your Opinion? (Favorite Topics & A Quandary)
Dearest Reader, I’m working through a bit of a challenge in my posting topics, and I wanted to ask your opinion. This has historically been a variety blog. I write about whatever topics come to mind. Christian discipleship topics are … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Opinion, Random
Tagged blog topics, Christian blog, lifestyle blog, should I pick a niche when blogging?, variety blog
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2019: Year in Review
I’ve come to appreciate that each year is unique in its own way. Though many things remain the same year over year, different themes and challenges emerge each lap the earth takes around the sun. As such, I thought it … Continue reading
Planners and Spontaneous People: Honest Thoughts from a Planner
Like oil and water, those that like to plan their schedules in advance and those who operate with nothing but spontaneity don’t mix well. At least under natural circumstances. Planners, of which I am one, like to know what is … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Blogging, For Entertainment Only, Opinion, Random, Self-Improvement, Social
Tagged planners, planners vs. spontaneous people, planning, spontaneous people
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Update on Running Mileage Goal
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote a post outlining my plan to run 500 miles during the course of the year. As of 12/29, I have logged 505* miles! Extremely pleased to have completed one of my goals for … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Health, Random, Running
Tagged 2018 running goals, fitness, Running, running goals
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Thoughts on Overstated Enthusiasm in Language
I have a problem. It seems to be a problem, anyway. Too much enthusiasm. To the point that perhaps its value is diluted. Does that sound like a problem to you? Allow me to explain further. I am a naturally … Continue reading
Summer 2018 Adventure Highlights
I make no secret of the fact that summer is my favorite season. No, not because it is my name. It tops the list for me (and my husband Mike) because it is the short window of reliably warm weather … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Entertainment, Opinion, priorities, Random, Travel
Tagged camping, hiking, pacific northwest summer, Summer, summer adventures, summer highlights
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Remembering Toonces, Her Life As Told by Mom
Today marks the sad occasion when we chose to have our cat, Toonces, put down, due to failing health and complications from old age. Toonces was our cat for 16.3 years. She lived a good, long, pampered life. My aim … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Random
Tagged cat, pet, pet death, pet obituary, the cutest cat in the world, Toonces, toonces the cat
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What My Blog is About
I often get asked what my blog is about. Here is a brief answer. Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Opinion, Random, Social
Tagged Blogging, blogging about blogging, what I blog about, writing
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Embracing the Boring Life: A Short Chronicle of My Transition from (Mostly) Adventurer to (More of a) Homebody
It sometimes pains me to admit that my life is not as exciting as it was in the past. I look back fondly on my college years and my 20s when every weekend was full of adventure and a high … Continue reading
3 Lifehacks to Greater Productivity
I recently had an idea that transformed my accomplishments. Or at least my perceptions of my accomplishments, which, if I’m being honest, is almost as important as my accomplishments themselves. Sort of. For a quick back story, my entire working … Continue reading
Posted in Lifehacks, Productivity, Random
Tagged 3 lifehacks to greater productivity, Lifehacks, Productivity, time management
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