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2-10-21 - E39 - Making Soup Dumplings!

I took a couple of days off, but I'm back with a story about making soup dumplings! Thanks as always for sharing your time with me.

02-11
07:12

2-7-21 - On feeling unproductive

Tonight I am acknowledging that I do not feel as successful and productive today as I'd like to feel. And I wanted to share that and how I'm processing it with you. Enjoy. :)

02-08
05:10

2-6-21 - On Getting Outside with A Special Guest!

Today the one and only Lori Hoffer joins me while we sip some hot chocolate and talk about getting out into nature today. Also, about listening to the body and heeding the call to play and rest. Thanks for your insights, Lori!

02-07
12:36

2-5-2021 - On Getting Lucky (Not that way!!)

On tonight's episode I talk about getting lucky... but not in the way you're thinking :) And more snow is possibly in the forecast. Enjoy!

02-06
08:20

2-4-21 - Snow Stories

Tonight I share some stories of my experiences around snow, most recently the snowstorm that we had here recently and one about 6 years ago when I was in Chicago. Enjoy!

02-05
07:56

2-3-21 - On the Power of the Pause

Tonight I share some reflections of lessons learned from a recent pause in my life. Will my 2021 change course as a result? Maybe. Maybe not. I don't yet have an answer, but I know that this episode is an important one in the determination of that. Enjoy. :)

02-04
07:59

2-2-21 - Channeling my Inner Eisenhower

Today I talk about planning! And not knowing what episode number I'm on. And in some ways, how they're related. Enjoy!

02-03
06:27

2-1-21 - Reflections on a Bucket List

Today I discuss my 40 before 40 list as well as a weird spammy request I got tonight on social media. Enjoy!

02-02
06:38

1-31-2021 - Snow day fun!

Today was a fun snow day! I chat a little bit about having fun in the snow and the energy of getting into February. Enjoy!

02-01
05:47

1-30-21 - Save Time or Save Money?

A discussion on the question "Would you rather save time or save money?" I ponder some different perspectives on this in this 8 minute episode. Also, a fun slip of the tongue mid-way through. :)

01-31
07:58

1-29-21 - Nap time and Snow day prep!

I fell asleep on my couch after dinner! I talk about way, and also prep for snow shenanigans. Short one today. Enjoy.

01-30
04:14

1-28-21 - On staring into the blank canvas

Responding to an email I got with some words from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, on creating a lifestyle and on the fear of the blank canvas. I enjoyed this one... reflection in real time... Enjoy.

01-29
06:34

1-27-21 - On Connection, Love, and Chocolate Cake

Tonight I discuss a continuation of my thoughts from yesterday about unfiltered kindness and an addition to that conversation based on something that happened today. And, I discuss chocolate cake for chocolate cake day!! Enjoy.

01-28
06:36

1-26-21 - On Unfiltered Kindness

Today I reflect on two separate conversations I've had, and how I felt differently about each of them, but in the end how they are related... and what I take away from that moving forward. Enjoy!

01-27
06:42

1-25-21 - When in our lives do we finally feel 'grown up?'

On today's episode, as promised, a continuation of the thoughts from yesterday. What does growing up feel like? Enjoy!

01-26
07:00

1-24-21 - On Sidewalks and Social Distance Etiquette

Tonight I talk about my neighbors and the little bit of joy they are spreading, as well as riff on my thoughts around outdoor walking and sidewalk etiquette. Enjoy!

01-25
07:36

1-23-21 - Always on the go... a reflection on the past few years

The date is pretty!! 1-23-21. I recount some of the hustle that has been my life over the last few years and how this year has been different. But different is not bad, and as we embrace the changes we've had, we learn from being present. Enjoy.

01-24
07:28

1-22-21 - Bernie Memes, Decision Overwhelm, and What Day is it?

I hope you enjoy tonight's collection of random thoughts! I discuss decision overwhelm, the wealth of Bernie memes, and I realized that I don't know what year it is. Enjoy!

01-23
06:04

1-21-21 - Palindrome day and the magic of cookies

Short 3 minute episode today... because I am tired and need to get some rest. :)

01-22
03:02

1-20-21 - Reflections on Inauguration Day

Sharing a few thoughts from my feelings on the inauguration. Enjoy. :)

01-21
06:36

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