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Stained Glass After Darkness

March 20, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Stained Glass After Darkness

I found this on Pinterest yesterday, and just loved it. Stained glass really is a great metaphor for the spirit. I find Pinterest to be a great way of calming the mind when my body is letting me down. Today was the 7-day mark for my health tanking this time around. It's one of my ... [ Read More ]

Quick Projects to Do When Matter is Beating the Mind

March 18, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Quick Projects to Do When Matter is Beating the Mind

I gotta admit it...the last 6 days have just been damned annoying. I'm having a flare up with my health again and no matter how much I swim, paint, read or rest, mind over matter ain't cutting it. I think trying to re-direct your mind when you are in pain must be what its like to ... [ Read More ]

Swimming with the Oldies: Remembering to be Grateful

February 10, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Swimming with the Oldies: Remembering to be Grateful

One of the activities that has helped me most during my road to recovery is swimming. I usually go about three afternoons a week. Not exactly sure why, but that time seems to be when all of the older gals in town swim. As I'm paddling away I listen to them reviewing their list of ... [ Read More ]

Paint Versus Monsters: Who Wins?

February 9, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Paint Versus Monsters: Who Wins?

Love this little diddy I found yesterday. I think that is what so many of us battling back from a serious illness feel. We beat back one monster and then another one appears. It's like a real life game of whack-a-mole. I believe that finding the time and energy to devote to ... [ Read More ]

Tap Dancing & Paint Chips

February 7, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Tap Dancing & Paint Chips

I found this on Pinterest this morning and just loved it! I think I'm going to take an adult tap dancing class this month and next. I haven't done any toe tapping since high school musicals, but I always had so much fun with it back then. Great aerobic balance to all of the ... [ Read More ]

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The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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