Archive for June, 2010

June 25 2010

How to be a Kid

The Self Care Scoop Need some ideas on how to be a kid? Treat yourself( see box above) to ice cream from the ice cream truck. Go to a water park like Water World or just a park with a water feature and cool off!  Take the squirt guns and make sure you get the [...]

June 23 2010

Making Lists Only to Check Things Off!

We are on our way to Boston tomorrow to drive up the coast of Maine for a wedding.   I can’t tell you how many lists I have made to get ready for tomorrow. A few days of relaxation and celebration sounds amazing.   Countless grocery lists, and clothing lists, and to do lists have kept [...]

June 20 2010

Snacks vs. Treats

What is the difference between a snack and a treat? Snacks are nutritious and filling mini meals meant to be eaten in between big meals in order to keep your blood sugar levels normal.  Treats are occasional indulgences.  Unfortunately, our kids are eating more treats than they are snacks. And they spend more time in [...]

June 19 2010

Power

Power When she learned that she didn’t have to plug into something or someone like a toaster into the wall When she learned that she was a windmill and had only to raise her arms to catch the universal whisper and turn turn turn She moved Oh, she moved and her dance was a marvel [...]

June 17 2010

Little Pieces of Light

Originally Posted in March to another blog. Today in my Philosophers Notes, I was asked to answer the question, “What lights me up?  What is my passion?”  It was easy for me to answer writing because I have been doing it all my life.  It is my way of expressing myself and understanding the world [...]

June 14 2010

Not just fair weather friends

Yesterday, my daughters and I went out in the rain to support our friend Jen Koralewski who has epilepsy.  We did a 5K walk with a thousand other people who know someone affected by this disease. 43,000 people in Colorado have epilepsy.  One sign that got me was the one that said, “I have epilepsy [...]

June 9 2010

What are you Playing at?

Happy Summer!  The season is just a few weeks away and already, families are into the swing of the summer routine:  backyard BBQs, swimming, baseball, vacations.  It is fun to watch families out riding bikes together, and walking in the park.  I think summer can be a real time of slowing down and focusing on [...]

June 2 2010

Blessings for my friend Darleen

My wonderful friend Darleen took a tumble a few nights ago while staying in an unfamiliar house.  She fell down a flight of stairs and broke both of her arms, which will require surgery tomorrow.  Her husband heard her calls for help and tumbled down the same stairs, although he didn’t break anything.  Although Darleen [...]

June 1 2010

Guest Blogger: Andrea Constantine

I continue to be inspired by Andrea’s writings and thoughts about being in the flow.  We are our own worst enemies, pulling ourselves off track.  Andrea’s columns are a great reminder to be in a state of awareness and allowing, and trusting that you are in the right place.  Enjoy!  Jan A Sign For Change [...]

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