Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day Earth Day wouldn’t be the same without Lady Bird Johnson. You remember her right? She was First Lady to President Lydon B. Johnson. She was also an avid flower lover (something we have in common)! What I learned about her is that she was an incredibily passionate environmentalist who… Continue reading Lady Bird Johnson on Earth Day
Breast Cancer Quotes & Inspiration
Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’
Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey is one of those classic rock bands that ignites energy through its songs and into thousands of its listeners. Every time I hear one of their songs, I GO.RIGHT.BACK. to the 80s. ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ is one of Journey’s top hits and of course one of my favorites because… Continue reading Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’
Musical Monday: Shake It Off
Musical Monday: Shake It Off by Taylor Swift I haven’t been able to get this INSANELY catchy song out of my head for the past week. At first it was kinda of frustrating me that I kept singing “Shake it off! Shake it off!” in my head, but then I noticed that phrase came in… Continue reading Musical Monday: Shake It Off
Musical Monday: Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Happy Monday! There is absolutely NO WAY that you can’t have a fabulous day if you watch these videos of Jimmy Fallon and the Roots with various musical performers. The BEST PART? All are played with CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS. It really and truly and positively does not get better than this!… Continue reading Musical Monday: Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
Musical Monday: Shake It Out
Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine is one of my fave songs in general, but especially to run to. I had the great good fortune to see her perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl . I swear that she literally floated across the entire stage — back and forth she went. At one point… Continue reading Musical Monday: Shake It Out
Understanding
Ralph Waldo Emerson sure was a smartie. I find inspiration from him always and in all ways!
Friday Fitness: Afternoon Energy Boost
Today, I’m starting a new little column: Friday Fitness. I thought that I’d start with a daily routine that I use to give me an energy boost. I can’t tell you how often I hit the afternoon wall. Literally. Crash, bang, boom. At 3:00, I feel like I could just go to bed right then… Continue reading Friday Fitness: Afternoon Energy Boost
This Weekend Choose: Hugs
This Weekend Choose: Hugs Hugs. Who doesn’t love them? Hugs make us all feel wanted, supported, and loved especially when it is coming from someone we truly care about. The Silver Lining is that hugs can actually ward off stress and protect the immune system. (I know right, pretty cool!) According to a study conducted at Carnegie Mellon… Continue reading This Weekend Choose: Hugs
Wake Up This Morning and SMILE!
I hope that you will do this as you awaken each morning! It will certainly add a Silver Lining to your day – no matter WHAT the day brings!
This Weekend Choose: Patience
Choosing patience can be quite – ahem – challenging for me at times. I will give myself credit for – with each passing year – becoming more patient; however, I still have quite a way to go. I find that the more tired I am, the less patient that I am. Not rocket science by any… Continue reading This Weekend Choose: Patience