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Our final installment of this series talks about the last group of words, expressions, sayings that are important to your mental hygiene. We’ve addressed and considered those expressions that are uniting, extending, reaching like “thank you” and “I love you.” These are vital for “being a good human” and practicing compassion and authenticity. In the …
So. We started this series with an introduction to good words, talking about how to unite, unify, reach out to others. It’s so important to be real, sincere, human, you know? I hope that is the greatest understatement of the year. “We know, Katie. It’s important to be sincere.” But in remembering that, we also …
There are things in life we need to be good at. Obviously. There are skills and habits and expressions that benefit us, that make us better people – stronger, resilient, graceful. I find that, for me, I am pretty good at doing. I’m efficient and proficient at doing what needs to be done for my …
We are all trying to do it – wear all the hats, all the time, without any falling off or getting trampled or, well, just plain forgotten. I have a friend who is trying, too. She is a force to be reckoned with, someone makes it all happen under her roof, but with a grace, …
Explain something to me. Why do people use the adjective “simple” to describe anything? I’m tired of being told, being taught, being trained to expect simple. “It’s simple, you just. . .” or “It’s not complicated, honey, it’s very simple.” or “Life is simple,” “love is simple,” “it’s all just simple, when you think about …
I am terrible at plants. I don’t know why, I always follow the instructions. But Steve just rolls his eyes and laughs when I bring home beautiful potted flowers and plants – “how long do you think these will last?” Yeah, great question. But as the weather turns pleasant and stays warm overnight, I can’t …
There’s a well known expression in the running world – “the half is all the fun, but none of the pain.” And it’s true! The half marathon is totally doable, super exhilarating and very, very good for your health. Heart, strength, abs, legs, butt, arms. . . you want to improve these pieces of you? …
I’ve always thought secret ingredients make everything better. They make the ordinary or the expected, just a little special. It’s one of the reasons we eat out! Something about caramelized Brussels sprouts that just get me every time. Or anything really in New Orleans – they have a way of turning GRITS (that are by …
By “spa day,” I mean “spa 20 minutes.” Seriously. I’m not trying to be witty or funny or sarcastic. I’m trying to be reasonable. Twenty minutes alone. That, right now, constitutes a whole day. And you can’t include any time you’re hiding on the toilet. That’s not a spa. That’s a trick. When you lock …
The other day, Ellie and I were taking a joy ride to the gas station for a coke. We both needed the fresh air, the soda fountain and space from everyone else we’re socially distancing WITH. Part of her remote learning (I love this fancy term for a not-fancy reality. We call it survival learning …