Monthly Archives: January 2014

Today’s Daily Challenge Write down one skill you’d like to improve that can help you in your career or volunteer activities. Too often we get into a rut, performing the same repetitive tasks and doing only what’s required to carry … Continue reading →

I’m thinking of making today’s title my new signature pickup line, as if I had an old signature pickup line. Today’s Daily Challenge Add one new type of leafy green veggie to your shopping list, such as kale, spinach, or … Continue reading →

All week snow flurries were predicted for today, perhaps later today. We’re not going to see anything of the sort. Today’s Daily Challenge Think about a past success: Recall how you achieved your goal and how it made you feel. … Continue reading →

On Sunday we joked about the loss of our “fun” Lauras (“Martha” and “I Know That Trick”). Yesterday started the repealing of “fun” Paulie, you know, that guy you can always count on to go out for beers and chicken … Continue reading →

This weekend provided me with three distinctly different experiences. It was quite rewarding. Today’s Daily Challenge Stand straight, bend your knees, jump as high as you can, return to a squat, and repeat four times. Can you feel your legs … Continue reading →

How’s that for a title! Three days of sub-freezing temperatures followed by one “nice” day, and then clouds and rain. Yeah, it could have been worse, but it also could be a lot better. Today’s Daily Challenge Strengthen core muscles … Continue reading →

So far (8:49am): 1. Body not taking kindly to something I ate (or drank) yesterday. 2. Work is flaring up and it’s coming straight at me. 3. Was looking forward to attending CocoaHeads Atlanta tonight, only to find out it’s … Continue reading →

For a couple of days, until this warm front ushers in some rain. Today’s Daily Challenge Make your bed today. Making your bed creates a more restful, welcoming environment and makes your bedroom feel neater. This can help lower your … Continue reading →

Um, yeah. And with last night’s victory by FSU (conveniently I did not watch the game) Hell has officially frozen over again. Today’s Daily Challenge Inhale, lift your arms, place your palms together over your head, and look up at … Continue reading →

I am coining the phrase “Monday morning clarity” to be the moment on a Monday morning that you remember all of the chores that you had to accomplish over the previous weekend but did not. Yes, I possessed “Monday morning … Continue reading →