A Retreat can be wherever and whatever you make it...it can be as simple as locking yourself behind a closed-door for a long, luxurious bubble bath and/or nap (both is better, if you can swing it;-), or it can be as extravagant as an actual spa weekend or a planned vacation away. Regardless, it's often thought of as …
Tag: General Thoughts
Pen Pals
Dear Little Rudy, Why are you so very Moody? Signed your pal, Judy. Dear Pal Judy, YOU are making me broody! Signed, your little Rudy. Dear Little Rudy, I just miss your smile, Cutie. Signed your pal, Judy. Dear Pal Judy, YOU are my forever beauty! Signed, your little Rudy.
Stop, Breathe and Envision
Long line-ups, the never-ending list of things to do, Dollar store tape that won't work, a gift card not properly authorized, the burnt-out Christmas light in a string causing the others to fail, baked cookies that fall apart, a lost card in the mail, last-minute company--there is a lot that happens during this busy season …
Searching Everywhere
Searching, looking, Where could they be? Is it just me? I really can't see. I rummage, I uncover, I forge ahead on a mission. Searching, looking, Everywhere. They just have to be here, I last left them where? Try as I might, I just can't remember! Frustrated, panicked, I must calm down, They are NOWHERE …
I’m Standing on the Precipice
I'm standing on the precipice, Wondering which way I should go, Will I make the right decision? How is it that I will know? Left, right-right, left, I really am not sure, My indecisiveness is what keeps me standing here. What if I take a leap of faith? And it turns out not to be …
“No More….”
Ten years ago, I would have jumped at the opportunity to partake in all of the Black Friday sales had they have existed back then, as living in Canada it's only a recent notion that has caught on from down south. (Of course, local retailers cannot resist the opportunity to capitalize off of the grand …
Starring the Shaw Fire Log
The Shaw Fire Log https://youtu.be/E-EjdELCOyM I am not sure which parts you are from, but chances are if you live in Canada, you are more than familiar with the infamous fire log channel at this time of the year, courtesy of Shaw Cable. And, for those of who you haven't had the privilege of watching …
Must I Choose?
It is good that life is full of choices, but did you know that there are many times when, in fact, you don't have to choose? Sometimes, you can have it both ways Or all. Perhaps, you need to be a bit creative in order to make it happen, but it is possible. You know …
Relish the Extra Hour
"Oh boy! Oh boy! A whole extra hour of time". Isn't that a dream come true for most of us? Aren't we often complaining that there are never enough hours in a day? Well, here it is, kind folks. 'Time to pony up', as today is the once-a-year opportunity to Relish the fact that daylight saving time …
15 Miles Uphill in the Snow
"Extravagant exaggeration"? In this day and age where EVERYTHING is overly dramatic? Nah, never! Not in a million years. But, just in case it could be true that we are living a life filled with Hyperboles nowadays more than ever, let's take a little look-see at what it all means. According to examples.yourdictionary.com, a hyperbole is the …