When you have expectations, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Ryan Reynolds I should know that time and again, with expectations of spring that my hopes would be dashed by the raging nor’easter that flew through the neighborhood today…leaving pretty much this scene in it’s wake (photo creds: FB). I am so grateful I listened…
March 23: The blur of a blizzard
“I hate it when you see in films people with their anoraks flapping open in a blizzard. They’d be dead in a couple of minutes. It’s got to be real. It’s got to work.” – Michelle Paver I have learnt that…make sure your coat is zipped, you are wearing a beanie, and have gloves on…not…
March 8: Spring perhaps
“Fair-handed Spring unbosoms every grace; throws out the snowdrop and the crocus first.” – James Thomson After a very turbulent few days…which have rushed by, I seemed to have missed a week or two…the sun popped out from the freezing rain yesterday, and so did the crocus! Such vibrant color in the remaining barrenness of…
February 24: Beauty Bar
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” Mary Kay Ash My Mary Kay Spring beauty bar all ready to go….this is such fun, and an awesome business opportunity for me. I…
February 22: Mud pond reflections
“When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing – just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?” – Ralph Marston One thing I love about having to get…