Embrace the Mess?

I’m continuing to love the Spirit of a Hippie FaceBook posts most mornings as they feel so relatable at the moment. A paraphrase of one last week: “Some days the churn in my gut or the constriction in my chest overwhelms. It might seem like I’m shutting others out, but I need time to just … Continue reading Embrace the Mess?

Relearning to Juggle

When I was working, I found it exciting to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I had juggling multiple balls down to an art. Those project management skills are needed again and unfortunately feel very, very rusty.  In retirement, I had embraced less multi-tasking and a slower pace of getting things done. As part of our hurricane … Continue reading Relearning to Juggle

Mixing Metaphors – A New Chapter, A Reset

I love serendipity. Quotes have been popping up in my various feeds about starting a new chapter.  In many ways, it feels right: Move on, it’s just a chapter in your life. Ok, one very bad chapter. It’s not the whole story.  Virtually close the door on the last chapter; just turn the page for … Continue reading Mixing Metaphors – A New Chapter, A Reset