Obidos, Portugal
Oh-bee-dush is how it’s pronounced. It’s a walled city in the countryside of Portugal. It’s name probably came from the Latin oppidum which means city or citadel. There are about 14,000 residents in this small town and the citadel sits atop the area. It was built originally as an early Roman settlement and has…
10 Days in Europe with a carry on suitcase
I told my friend she was nuts to think I was going away for ten days with only a carry on bag. And a small duffle. That’s it. That was the challenge Keri gave me. Then Becky said I could do it, and should do it. Why did I need to lug around all that…
Well Rounded Life List
I wrote one three years ago. It said: Increasing my physical wellness spending time with my mom and my family becoming financially sound exploring my misfitness volunteering travel I can say that I’ve been doing these things. The most rewarding was spending time with my mom – I was blessed to be able to be…
Sunday Update: Back to Business
I missed you all last week. It’s a busy time in my life – both personally and professionally. This blog’s intention is to write about small towns and small businesses, and my interaction with them. I’ve partnered with Becky McCray and started a business, SaveYour.Town, where we help small towns grow. I also am the…
Sunday Update: Drink from your own cup
I know it’s Monday. I wanted to wait and write this after my pottery class and after my check in call with Randi. This week has been a time for reflection, creating self care habits and drinking from my own cup. One practice I put into place this week was the one of noticing, in…
Sunday Update: Selfish?
Things are getting better. Slowly. This week has been a week of getting healthier and looking at being kinder to myself. Because if I don’t be kind to myself first, I can’t possibly be kind to anyone else nor expect anyone to be kind to me. After years of being the caretaker I’ve finally realized…
Anything You Put Your Mind To
Anything You Put Your Mind To by Liz Strauss – A Book Review I anxiously awaited my opportunity to read this book as Liz is a friend, a movement, a force in my life. What would she write about? What great truths would be revealed? Could I handle it? Turns out, she tells a story…
Sunday Update: Moving On
So last week I WAS sick – bronchitis. Dr. visit was called for because nonstop coughing is just not productive for sleep and wellness. How does affect my plans for improved health? I had to slow down. Lots of rest, not just sleep. But rest. Reading books, taking naps, not working long hours. I’m good…
Easy Peasy Promo Pieces
Easy Peasey Promotion We’ve been having some fun here with two websites that are free to use. The first one is www.unsplash.com It’s a repository of images that anyone can use for any purpose. Lovely, hi resolution photos that can you help you tell a story. The second one is www.canva.com It’s a great site…
Sunday Update: Tools for Success
The back to school virus found its way into my house this week. It feels like a cold heading towards bronchitis – but I’m told its a very nasty virus back in town. My first instinct is to just work through it. Sweat more, ignore the incessant coughing, go to work. But that’s not the…