Arise (Nurturing Thursday)

February 20, 2025 · Write a comment · Categories: Musings · Tags:

Instead of taking the entire week off from work during a spring break trip as I did last February, I decided to bring my laptop and work part of the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

My husband regularly travels with his laptop, in part because he has fewer vacation days than I do, but mostly because he is a senior software developer and could be called upon at any time if there is an unexpected problem with the company’s website. That’s fine with him because working remotely is so much better than the way things used to be.

Whether or not we have work to do, we feel fortunate when we wake up each morning.

Word-art that says, "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." -Marcus Aurelius

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

Remember Today (Nurturing Thursday)

February 13, 2025 · 2 comments · Categories: Musings · Tags:

I felt somewhat unfocused today—not because of anything in particular, but just a lot of errands the past few days and getting ready for our spring break road trip to Sarasota. This year it’s easier for us because the Greater Columbus rowing club will take all the boats from Ohio on their trailer, instead of my husband taking them on Greater Dayton’s trailer as he did last year. He doesn’t mind, but it’s good that he is not always the trailer driver and can have a more relaxed trip to the (hopefully) sunny South.

After finishing my work for today and setting out my clothes for packing, I feel more comfortable just sitting here composing this post, without much else going on now. It’s all good.

Word-art that says, "If today gets difficult, remember the smell of coffee, the way sunlight bounces off a window, the sound of your favorite person's laugh, the feeling when a song you love comes on, the color of the sky at dusk, and that we are here to take care of each other." -Nanea Hoffman

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

Lorna Joins the Family

February 13, 2025 · Write a comment · Categories: Musings · Tags:

My birthday was last week, and one of my gifts was a “Squishmallow” giant pillow with a tag identifying it as “Lorna the Llama.” My daughter and her girlfriend Vata picked it out for me. I decided that Lorna was very well suited to reading my Kindle on the couch, which has smaller armrests than the previous couch and definitely could benefit from having a big pillow to lean up against.

Photo of my couch with a Lorna the Llama squishy pillow.

Lorna also adds some cheerful silliness to what had become a rather dull part of the house since the unfortunate demise of my digital art display in 2023. I’m still planning to replace the art display sometime, but I haven’t yet identified a new product to take its place on the dining room wall, opposite the corner of the living room where Lorna has taken up residence. For now, Lorna reminds me that life should be fun and there is always space for improvement.

Turn Around (Nurturing Thursday)

February 6, 2025 · Write a comment · Categories: Musings · Tags:

I wouldn’t say that I have grown old and wise yet, but I have developed at least some perspective over the years. Issues that once seemed to be insurmountable problems feel more manageable as they gain context. I have more confidence that they can be turned around. Even when they have been going on for what seems like a long time, I find it easier to visualize a future in which they have faded away.

Word-art that says, "No matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around."

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”