I am an avid reader.I wasn't always a reader. I'll bet that there are a lot of people out there like me, though.Since graduating from high school, I went on to college and became hooked on books. I literally have at two or three books going at all times. Now, with options like the original hand-held hard or paperback books there are audio - cassette, CD, MP3, iTunes; electronic books provided by Kindle, Nook, e-Pub, and so many other juicy options.Where do I get my books? Local bookstore, library, Amazon... read more »
Stuff is sticky. I don't thinkI'mhoarder but I've certainly been known to collect things. Now, I'm in the process of downsizing and simplifying.I've assigned sentimental value to my collections. This, I received for my 20th birthday; This, I bought while visiting Texas, This, oh my goodness, I can't get rid of this - this was found on the trail while hiking on a break during a bike ride. The memories are there every time I look at an item.What I've found over the past few months is that the memories are ... read more »
Earlier this year DH and I decided it was time for us to put down some roots and leave the highways to someone else. We've sold all our toys, had a beautiful home built, and now in the process of moving. In fact, we've been "moving in" for about a month now and still have two storage units of stuff and need to figure out where we are going to put everything.Originally, about 10 years ago, we put our belongings in storage until we figured out where we wanted to live. We kept out the necessities and moved ... read more »
My health My family is ALWAYS there for me Having wonderful friends Waking up this morning My husband Knowing that I will meet new friends before the end of this week The drink I’m sipping as I type My Internet Connection My Beautiful New Home All the Websites that have helped me decorate my home All the times my mother allowed me to “help her” in the kitchen (even though it probably took at least twice as long to cook) The fact that my husband has a job in a time that so many people are without My passi... read more »
Ever think that your contribution doesn't really matter since you are only one person? One vote? Think of all the changes one person at a time has made over the years. One person sat in front of a building, one person took public transportation, one person had a dream, one person fought for gorillas, one person has made the difference.Although organizations are made up of many people, it is each person being involved that makes the collective voice. Here are five of my favorite websites that are changing... read more »
Do any of us really pay attention to where your money ends up when we enter a race? Water, timing systems, employees and awards are all part of the overhead when your local 5k is in the planning stages. Also, Read More read more »
I’ma firm believer in charities and helping those that are less fortunate.However, in recent (and not so recent) years we have heard about unscrupulouspeople at these charities or that barely a fraction of a cent goes to theactual cause. I suppose, in essence, these cases have helped me narrow mycharity contributions to perhaps a handful of truly good causes.Notonly are these good causes, in my humble opinion, but also they actually helpin my surrounding community. My time, money, or goods provided stayl... read more »
