Tag Archives: Life on life’s terms

In the Moment

Posted on March 1, 2014 by silvergrrl

Today, I am ridiculously happy for no apparent reason. My life is really no different than yesterday, but my attitude is very different. I am determined to enjoy it while it lasts. So what are the good things I’m pleased … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on December 13, 2013 by silvergrrl

Early in 1995, my husband Mick & I moved to Maui from Spokane. I basically “retired” from my work in the mainframe computer world and landed on that gorgeous island with no real expectations as to what would happen next. … Continue reading →

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Another Thanksgiving has come and gone

Posted on December 1, 2013 by silvergrrl

Four-day weekends are amazing. That last day (today!) feels like an extra bonus day to relax. This was a nice, peaceful holiday. I had a “first” – first time ever baking pumpkins to make pie instead of using canned. All … Continue reading →

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Life in Tiny Chunks

Posted on October 11, 2013 by silvergrrl

Dateline Columbia, SC: Local Woman Crushed Under pile of Naked Scientists Husband: “I told her she didn’t have to listen to all those back episodes.” Does that sound like you? It’s the story of my life. Basic time management says … Continue reading →

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I am just one person

Posted on March 31, 2013 by silvergrrl

I don’t have magical powers, and I have 24 hours in my day just like everyone else. So when it comes to how I spend my time, I have to be realistic. These are my truths: I have a full … Continue reading →

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If My Life Is The Way I Want, What About The Things I Miss?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by silvergrrl

I spent some time this morning looking at what I think is important to me as compared to how I actually spend my time. I’m depressed. On my list of important stuff, only about half of it is actually getting … Continue reading →

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Before and After: a Study in Clutter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by silvergrrl

Before I am not proud of this picture. I share it to show you how badly out-of-hand the clutter had become in my home office before I was compelled to deal with it. This is from early November, 2012. Art … Continue reading →

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Bossing Myself Around

Posted on December 1, 2012 by silvergrrl

I’ve been talking to myself in a whole new way lately, and it’s working. It’s a new spin on self-discipline for me. I recently started a very daunting project: completely overhauling my home office. (When I get done, finally, I’ll … Continue reading →

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I used to have a Life, didn’t I?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by silvergrrl

I haven’t always lived in South Carolina, working my butt off at a job that takes everything I have to offer and demands more. Funny how music touches us – a little Bruddah Iz (Over the Rainbow), Keali’i Reichel (Kawaipunahele), … Continue reading →

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So how IS that Artist Reawakening Going??

Posted on September 24, 2012 by silvergrrl

Life just gets in the way. Two weeks ago I committed to spending some time every day to a creative endeavor of SOME sort. I blocked off a half-hour at lunch every day on my calendar, both to remind me … Continue reading →

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