Monday Musings

Out in my yard today... another mild day with a high temp. of 40 degrees.

I'm grateful for... a sweet husband who supports me and encourages me to be true to my heart, uninterrupted sleep, and strong-willed, highly opinionated children (in the most positive sense- when their hearts are grounded in truth, they will not be moved!).

One of my favorite things... coffee, coffee, and more coffee! My hubby fixes me a cup of java joy and brings it to me each morning. I know... I'm pampered :)

This week I'm reading...the power of simple prayer by Joyce Meyer. I love anything by Joyce! She is so practical and I can really relate to her. This book is better consumed in small portions. Lots to think about! I just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society today. It was fascinating- a must-read for those who enjoy historical fiction.

I'm looking forward to...

Valentine's Day and lots of chocolate!!!!!

My sweetheart is a total chocoholic and I have a moderate to severe addiction, so there will be lots of this wonderful substance consumed throughout this week.

Simple life tip for the week... instead of purchasing several different cleaners, save space and try buying one all-purpose cleaner, preferably one that is environmentally friendly, whenever possible.

Simply Super

I like football, but my husband love, love, loves football! So, even though his beloved Dallas Cowboys didn't make it this year, we watched the Super Bowl yesterday. Not a huge fan of either team, I found myself cheering for the Saints because it was their first appearance at the Super Bowl and I think that New Orleans as a city deserves something to really celebrate this year. Kind of campy reasoning, but that's how I do football. Besides, there was endless analysis by the "experts" leading up to the game to provide me with all the information I might ever need to make an informed decision. It's ironic that I find such analysis tiresome as I have a tendency to over-analyze just about everything...

Anyway, as I was listening to the sportscasters calling the game, I began to wonder what it might be like if there were such people evaluating my performance in the big game of life. (Imagination- ya gotta love it!) Would they say that I was prepared, in great shape, mentally strong? That I was a play-maker, focused, good at making decisions under pressure? A team player with a great work ethic? How about a humanitarian like those players who were honored prior to the start of the game? Do I trust my coach when he calls plays that require me to take risks?

Or would they say that I was out of shape, lazy, and ill-prepared to meet the demands of the game? Selfish, chaotic, unpredictable, late, unwilling to follow instructions or receive correction?

My hearts desire is to do life well. Some days I'm at the top of my game, other days I fall incredibly short. I don't know how much time is left on the clock, so I've got to improve my conditioning, get focused, learn the playbook, and listen to my Coach.

Oh, and a really cute uniform is also important, right?

Monday Musings

Out in my yard today... A sunny day, the temperature is 42.6 degrees F (according to my Oregon scientific weather gauge.) Baxter, my darling Miniature Schnauzer, is "securing the perimeter" and patrolling for squirrels. It snowed yesterday, but most of it has melted away.

I'm grateful for... kind friends who loaned us a dryer when ours died last week, hugs from my family, and rocky road ice cream.

One of my favorite things... The new book my hubby gave me last week, Organize now! A week-by-week guide to simplify your space and your life. Very practical and fun to use!

This week I'm reading... The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows- our current book club pick. I just started it yesterday :)

I'm looking forward to... watching Ground Hog Day tomorrow (on Ground Hog Day, of course), one of my favorite movies.

Simple life tip for the week... make a list of your top ten priorities and then honor those priorities each day. Eliminate those things that take time away from your top ten.