Definition: Coattail the rear flap of mans coatthe skirts of a dress coat, skirt or frock The word coattails came to me today and the first thing I thought of was Jack Skellington's ratty, tatty coattails. Well... of course they were ratty, tatty and worn... he is a skeleton after all. Then, I wondered, what … Continue reading Riding On Your Coattails
Tag: motivation
Writing the 2nd Chapter or 6 Months to Lose 60 Pounds
Monday motivation time!! I don't know if very many people know but after going almost 10 years to the same gym, I quit my membership there. I also stopped working with a fitness trainer. It took a lot of reflection and it was hard to do... but after what we've been through this year so … Continue reading Writing the 2nd Chapter or 6 Months to Lose 60 Pounds
Discom{Poop}alated and Card-A-Day Countdown.
Discom(poop)alated - a word combination of discombobulated and pooped. Tired and confused. Worn out and wondering. Overwhelmed and overextended...depressed - a little. I have bills to pay and my banks server is having issues. I need to get inventory priced for Scrap4Less and KDWhimsy and get it taken up to Willowstone. My sister showed up … Continue reading Discom{Poop}alated and Card-A-Day Countdown.
March Came In Like a Lion and Went Out With a Roar!! (Reflections on March 2020)
What is the saying? March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb? Not March 2020... March came in like a lion and it is going out like a lion with a very loud Roar!! We will just see if April Showers bring May Flowers. We may be looking for a second … Continue reading March Came In Like a Lion and Went Out With a Roar!! (Reflections on March 2020)
On Homeschooling
Did you guys know, I was homeschooling back in the 90's - before homeschooling was even popular? Before there was all this technology? I started homeschooling when my oldest was in third grade and my youngest was in preschool. A lot of people thought we were nuts... but we persevered and we did it - … Continue reading On Homeschooling
I Need a Hug… (But Grateful for the Smile)
(Day 3) #IWillSurvive ...but I cant even get a hug, from anybody. Social distancing you know? Toe taps and elbow bumps are not the same as getting a hug. : ( Honestly, I have been quite grumpy the past few days. Watching grocery stores get depleted of necessities. Having restaurants close and hair salons, massage … Continue reading I Need a Hug… (But Grateful for the Smile)
Corona Virus – COVID-19 – Pollen 2020
Day One. I am not even sure when this Corona Virus became a big thing. But I am starting Day One of #I'maSurvivor today. Have I self-quarantined? Ehhhh.... not really. I still get out and go for walks. I go to the grocery stores and drive-throughs of my restaurants. I still order take out. Most … Continue reading Corona Virus – COVID-19 – Pollen 2020
Out With February – In With March
I can hardly believe that February is over... extra day and all. I can't believe it's March. It's madness, I tell you!!! So little to do - so much time... WAIT! Strike that. Reverse it! So much to do - so little time. It's Monday Motivation Day - and also a good time to reflect … Continue reading Out With February – In With March
Let’s Talk Planning
9 -12-2019 Palindrome Week - Day #3 Moving Forwards and Backwards is the theme this week... I took a few steps backwards this evening. Literally. I took the trash out to the curb and the trash can came into very sharp contact with my right ankle... right on top of where I had my ankle … Continue reading Let’s Talk Planning
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Someone once said that to be a writer, one must simply write. Easy enough, if one has something to write about. But when one is struggling with what to write about... it is not an easy task. But, I said, I would blog every day during Palindrome week, so write something I shall. I shall … Continue reading Put Your Best Foot Forward