Plan B is to make Plan A happen. Husband So, yesterday’s post unpacked my goal to fast for 88 hours… and then, LIFE HAPPENED. Much as Husband leans into his mantra of making Plan A happen, I don’t. His approach has been useful on many occasions, no doubt. We wouldn’t have FurButt if it wasn’tContinue reading “Plan B, er C…”
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88 Hours
Periodic fasting can help clear the mind and strengthen the body and spirit. Ezra Taft Benson There’s a crazy cool eclipse happening this weekend and my whole being is excited for the energies. Coupled with reconnecting with Sister, I’m feeling pretty darn jazzed. Sister: I’m doing a 3-day fast. Me: I’ll join you. I knewContinue reading “88 Hours”
Swimming For Life
Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it not to die. And when I’m swimming, sometimes I’m not sure which one it is. Demetri Martin I was thirteen before I learned how to swim. Gah, I was terrified of the water though you’d never knowContinue reading “Swimming For Life”
Podcast News!
EnergieGal Podcast – Transformational Conversations – is nearly up and running (again.) I’m so excited! A couple of years ago, I had the idea to offer a podcast. I had NO clue as to what I was doing and didn’t really even listen to podcasts much. Even now, I rarely find myself out there onContinue reading “Podcast News!”
Celebrating BabySister
Happy 55th birthday to one of my favorite souls. She is among the most intelligent, articulate, ambitious, and gorgeous souls I’ve ever met. Truly a stunning human being… and she’s mine! They placed her in my lap when she was a day old. Only three years old myself, but I loved her already… and moreContinue reading “Celebrating BabySister”
Easy As Pie (uhm, kinda)
Expect to have hope rekindled. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. Sarah Ban Breathnach Truth be known, it’s been rough. How’s it been for you? My dark night of the soul segued into a dark night of the spirit, thank you very much Higher Self for thisContinue reading “Easy As Pie (uhm, kinda)”
Bus Stop Art
Creativity takes courage. Henri Matisse A few years ago, Daughter was offered the job of a lifetime. No, it doesn’t make a ton of money nor does it carry with it a load of fame. But the people she has met, the friendships she has made, the expansion of soul from a myriad of off-the-beaten-pathContinue reading “Bus Stop Art”
So Long, Summer 2023
It’s part procrastination, part I-don’t-wanna-see-summer-end, and part this-is-gonna-be-coooooold that I wait til October to close the pool. Husband, shivering Well, it’s officially the end of summer here at our house as Husband puts the finishing touches on closing the pool. He seldom gets to this task in September, though we’ve never gotten into November withContinue reading “So Long, Summer 2023”
Happy 27th, FourthSon
He’s my fourth son… and among FiveBeautifulSouls who have taught me more about Life and Love and Forgiveness and Hope and Surrender than any others. Thank you, FourthSon and cheers to you, to us, on your 27th! Me AKA “Mammy” He calls me Mammy. Paw and Mammy. He’s just so funny and incredibly responsible, logical,Continue reading “Happy 27th, FourthSon”
My Favorite Chore
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. Laura Ingalls Wilde I am one of those weirdos who actually enjoys making a list of chores and doing them. Among my favorite to-do’s: (Some of my least:) Mowing the lawn ranks up there as my top three faves. I love seeing that the jobContinue reading “My Favorite Chore”
Writing Every Day Down 