Happy Birthday to Me. Another year older and hopefully another year wiser. At this stage of my life birthdays are fairly quiet events. I take a break from the regular stressors and spend time doing things I want to do, spend time reflecting on the days behind me, and try to bring my hopes and … [Read more…]
I have taken some much needed time off from work, not to travel, not to go to an appointment, not for continuing education. I’ve take a few days off to rest. My definition of rest may be different from yours, but it is really our own personal definition of rest that counts. Part of rest … [Read more…]
There will be many things on my Happy Things July list at the end of this month. One of them will be Skye. I’ve shown her sitting on my seat next to my other harp so you can get a feel for the size comparison. Skye is a 12-string, fully levered, lap harp that arrived … [Read more…]
This is a post about Scooby, a shuffle, and how they go together. Who is Scooby? Scooby is a 4-year-old shelter rescue dog. I went online to search Animal Humane specifically wanting a dog or bonded pair that might be a bit harder than average to place in a forever home. I fell in love … [Read more…]
It has been an interesting month. High highs and low lows. While I could fill pages with the low points and all of my grumbles and complaints for the month I am still committed to taking time to focus on the things that made me happy, filled me with joy, and inspired gratitude.Why? It is … [Read more…]
I found this wonderful piece by Carol Kappus in the Spring 2026 edition of Folk Harp Journal. Carol Kappus is an award-winning Celtic harpist and I found some of her music this past Christmas and loved it. To get another one of her pieces, and for free, was a big win. A lot of her … [Read more…]
Burnout isn’t just a mental health issue. The physical consequences are pretty serious too. Employees that have burnout have been found to have: •An 180% increased risk of depressive disorders •An 84% increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes •A 40% increased risk of hypertension •More frequent illness •Disrupted Sleep •Increased risk of coronary heart disease … [Read more…]
Carpe Now: 10 Habits to Master the Authenic You, Eliminate Excuses, & Create the Blueprint for Your Best Life, by Jake Barrena is an excellent read. I first became acquainted with Jake’s work though the YouVersion Bible app on my phone (I do believe there is a desktop computer version too.) He was the author … [Read more…]
I have experienced every single one of these burnout symptoms at one time or another. Have you? On one level I’ve always just assumed this was some version of normal within a busy and sometimes demanding life. But, if I take a closer look, the above signs and symptoms seem to indicate more of a … [Read more…]
You may have noticed that I skipped posting a gratitude/happy things blog for April. That wasn’t exactly intentional, but it does reflect that I was having more trouble noticing the positives in April. Honestly, May has been tough too. It’s not that there was an absence of things to be thankful for, but instead there … [Read more…]