Tag Archives: Self-care

The Years of Lightening Up

Posted on April 8, 2021 by silvergrrl

Some of you will remember that my mother died just over two years ago, and that has prompted a huge evaluation of my life and honoring of my own mortality. If I have (with luck) a third of my life … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2015 by silvergrrl

I’m very thankful, this week, for my spinning wheel. It centers me, and settles out the frustrations of my days. It helps that I’m spinning luscious BFL-Silk blend fiber, in gorgeous fall colors. Lovely feel and lovely result. The picture … Continue reading →

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The Last Bobbin…

Posted on August 10, 2015 by silvergrrl

This last bobbin of the merino/silk blend is taking a long time to finish, because I’m only able to spend about 15-20 minutes a day right now at my wheel. That’s part of my “lower the stress” program. I love … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to like Yoga. There. I said it.

Posted on August 9, 2015 by silvergrrl

Work is brutally busy and stressful right now. Mick and I are making no progress on the design for our new house-to-be. I’ll be 59 in just a few weeks, and I feel like this upcoming year is going to … Continue reading →

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Release and Connection

Posted on July 1, 2015 by silvergrrl

That’s the theme for this week, apparently. Since my last post, I’ve traveled to Hooppath and home again, which was a much bigger journey than it sounds like. I went with the intention of being cracked open emotionally and spiritually. … Continue reading →

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O.W.A.L. Sunday

Posted on June 21, 2015 by silvergrrl

No, that’s not a typo. Today I was Operating Without A List. Not normal for me on a Sunday, the day I spend getting ready for my week every week. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything. I got food cooked … Continue reading →

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My Daily Spin – Short but Sweet

Posted on February 6, 2015 by silvergrrl

Who would have thought that one of my very best de-stressers on a Friday night would be spinning? It’s been a long and stressful week, and a long and stressful day, and it was after 8 PM by the time … 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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The Food Log

Posted on July 3, 2013 by silvergrrl

My eating habits are just plain crazy. Half the time I am SO good – healthy breakfasts on workdays, I pack my lunch and healthy snacks every day, I avoid processed food like poison. But. Evenings and weekends are a … 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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