Tag: planning
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A Work In Progress–Aren’t We All?
“It’s made of zip ties.” I looked at the picture Melody was showing me. A light fixture from the fun and funky store Anthropologie. There was no way I could tell it was made of zip ties. An inexpensive fastener made of nylon, these would become the parts of a hanging decoration Melody was fashioning…
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Why Wait When Whining Works?
Waiting is the pits. Anticipation doesn’t always stir my heart with exhilaration. Whether it’s the expectation of time with a special person or the excitement of a long awaited event, time passes with the slowness of a crippled snail. Not a fan of slow snails. I’m in Atlanta, awaiting the arrival of Sloane, Chris and Melody’s daughter. The…
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We Three Snarks Of Christmas Are
The closer Christmas gets, the more I default to “do it now or die” mode. Not exactly portraying the Christmas spirit. But I’d be a heck of an advertisement for the Energizer Bunny. I found myself daydreaming a few evenings ago. I still had a lot to do before I could consider heading to bed.…
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Where Is The Wear That Should Be Under There?
I’ve packed enough suitcases in my time that it’s become second nature. Throwing things in that are the necessities. Things I always use. For a retreat this past weekend with some of my favorite people, I packed quickly. Without thinking. But the plan had been practiced many times before. I had this down. The lack…
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Waste Not But Still Want
Waste is a word that always leaves you thinking of something not needed. No longer wanted. There’s that waste we all produce daily. Yup, I’m talking bodily functions here. Nothing like randomly channeling my inner kid. There’s the waste we as Americans are incredibly gifted in–food, things we’ve decided we no longer need or want,…
Tip of My Iceberg 