Miscellaneous

Leave it on the mat

  There is something so invigorating about a good workout: running, swimming, moving along with Shaun T, Tony Horton, or Jillian Michaels. One of my favourite good workout feelings comes after a great yoga workout. The body feels refreshed, stretched, and full of energy. I feel like I am walking taller and lighter. My whole… Continue reading Leave it on the mat

Miscellaneous

A Measuring Cup of Thanks

  What feels better than a successful cooking or baking mission in the kitchen? After time spent measuring, whisking, blending, mixing, sifting, stirring and wiping counters, loading the dishwasher and doing dishes that edible treat comes out of the oven looking sweet, smelling rich, and tasting delicious. It is something everyone can enjoy! Blessed be,… Continue reading A Measuring Cup of Thanks

Writing

Thanks for Kids and the Laughter They Create

The Penis Chronicles presents “Thanks for Kids and the Laughter They Create” “Out of the mouth of babes” or “kids say the darnedest things” are sayings most of us are probably familiar with. I have experienced my fair share of these moments as a parent. Some truly are mortifying but others are just funny (not… Continue reading Thanks for Kids and the Laughter They Create

Miscellaneous

Thankful Quotes

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” - Voltaire “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” –… Continue reading Thankful Quotes

A to Z Blogging

A – Z Topic Introduction

Settling on an A to Z topic this year was a journey. It all started with a trip to British Columbia in July 2018 coupled with a hazy thought of A to Z topic possibilities. I was leaning towards educational/historical things that we learned while camping, but it didn’t feel like a polished idea yet.… Continue reading A – Z Topic Introduction

Miscellaneous

Writing Interrupted

We all know the days when life happens and you just don’t get time to write. Perhaps you’re a post-a-day blogger, or post-a-week, or whatever your schedule. Now there is a self-imposed pressure to get it done. For me, on those day, I am thankful for a stock pile of writing in various stages of… Continue reading Writing Interrupted

Miscellaneous

Laughter after a Long Day

You know those days that seem to never end and the list of frustrations seem to reach insurmountable heights? You stomp through the door at home with steam coming off the top of your head and irritation radiating from every pore. Regardless of whether you are the first one home or the last that loyal… Continue reading Laughter after a Long Day

Coffee Blog

Weekend Coffee Share: Mid-March

There it is in the air, that rich pleasant bitter smell. There are hints of buttery nuts and soft mocha in the fragrance this morning. A deep inhale creates feelings of wakeful happiness. If we were having coffee I would tell you that a little while ago I read that coffee can reduce post-workout muscle… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share: Mid-March

Miscellaneous

A Night of Thanks

It is has been a long work day. You are painfully aware that there are no easy dinner options at home and the last thing that you want to do is spend the night in the kitchen. You and your significant other get home around the same time and the children come home starved and… Continue reading A Night of Thanks

Writing

Sometimes you just don’t know what to expect!

The Penis Chronicles presents, “Sometimes you just don’t know what to expect!” This happened about two or more years ago, and it was one of those moments. It went like this: Mommy: How do you spell Owen? Son: O.W.E.N Mommy: What is Owen’s last name? Son: silence Mommy: Is it Owen Snuffle-up-a-gus. Mommy’s Inside Voice:… Continue reading Sometimes you just don’t know what to expect!