Category Archives: Balance

Getaways And Your Sanity

At this writing, I’m on a C & J express bus to my old stomping ground, New York City, for a weekend with my little sister. I’m a strong believer in short getaways as a way of refueling, particularly if … Continue reading

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Gone Fishing (Again!)

I’m a very regimented person. I get up at the same time each day, do the morning teeth and face cleanse, make a cup of coffee, balance my accounts, pay some bills, answer my voicemail, check my email, do some … Continue reading

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Tucking In

Have you ever spent a weekend in solitude, tucked in doing various kinds of self care? If not, I’d recommend that you try it sometime, especially if your daily life / work involves intense contact with lots of people, (like … Continue reading

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Nothing Is Ever Easy!

Have you ever had days where everything you try to do seems to get complicated by red tape or bigger problems? Try this on for size: I go to get a routine “balance and rotation” at my local car service … Continue reading

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Extreme Packing for a Measly Three Day Trip

Does this look familiar? Are you one of the control freaks (like me) who prepares for a little getaway by packing everything you could possibly use in any weather or eventuality? My husband and I are going for our ritual … Continue reading

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The Art of Doing Grey

I had a silly fight with my husband Thom tonight because he doesn’t “do grey”! He recently got a new schedule at work, which gives him a long weekend, allowing more time for all kinds of fun, chores and projects. … Continue reading

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