I am…patient
My bookkeeping clients are always telling me I am a patient instructor when teaching them to use accounting software. I don’t really notice that I am demonstrating patience but I…
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Beacons of Light being honored
National Lighthouse Day honors and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea. On August 7, 1789, through an Act of Congress, the Federal…
Read more…I am…using my voice
Recently I wrote a letter to CVS. For two reasons the manager at a local store requested we let Corporate know how the store is understaffed. And two I experienced…
Read more…It feels like I live at the top of the world
I know I don’t but I feel closer to the sky. In April of this year I moved from the SF Bay Area to Cool, CA. From sea level to…
Read more…How to participate without extra expense?
Cling On Moment This year one of my clients decided to have an ugly sweater contest as part of their holiday celebration. I no longer own a Christmas sweater. What…
Read more…How to see babies without being responsible for them?
Erin baby giraffe Baby & adult gorilla I met with a friend at SF Zoo. She was moving from San Francisco to Sonoma and we decided to get…
Read more…Expect the Unexpected
On Stage with HookSlide Here is what happened when I went to see Joan River’s almost sold out performance at Fox Theater (1300 seats)in Redwood City Sunday afternoon. I…
Read more…Government Shut down
With Government Shutdown the only way to see Yosemite National Park is through pictures. Shutdown happening on Yosemite’s 123rd birthday. These are some I took in 2009 while on a…
Read more…I am…cooking
A weekly dinner for my son and his wife. It all started back in July when my grandson was born. At first I was making their favorites as requested including…
Read more…I am…in the flow
The title to this blog was not true a couple of days ago. I have guests at my house. Two college students from Japan. I am hosting them while they…
Read more…Conversation Starter
I had a tea party last month and I include a time for sharing after we eat treats and drink tea. Last year the party was in January so we…
Read more…I had a totem painted on my drum
Last year in November I took a class and made my own drum. We used Mexican cowhide. This year I decided to have a totem painted on it. I picked…
Read more…I am….a raffle prize winner
I attended baby shower for my soon to arrive grandson. As a way to build up their supply of diapers they had a raffle where you got a ticket for…
Read more…How I started your day on an up note
I am…starting my day on an up note. I was looking out my front door as I heard construction workers arriving next door. What I did see was a hummingbird…
Read more…Finding Family Treasure from 1936
I spent last weekend at my mother’s home in the Sierras. My sister, brother and mother were there as well. My sister was going through drawers and found some calendars…
Read more…I am…nurturing
I am…nurturing two incense cedar trees. I planted 2nd one on Sunday. They need to grow in a container until 2 to 4 feet tall before transplanting to permanent…
Read more…Peace, Joy, Love
What are you focusing on? Here is something positive to start your day with.
Read more…How to increase number of followers on Twitter
My answer might surprise you. Have a last name like Hemp. Cannabis and Hemp supporters will follow you. Just because of a last name. I post Positive Thoughts for the…
Read more…Next set of cards
Is now in production. I am…excited. I started creating these cards last spring so having them finally in production is exciting. I got a FedEx envelope Friday with proof of…
Read more…I am…Joy
And I have a “Joy” corner in my house. Do you have a place that reminds you of “Joy”?
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