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Spy the Lie

Nov 20, 2014 By elinwaldal 39 Comments

Last year during the month of November and the insanity that was NaBloPoMo several of us played the game, 5 Truths and 1 Lie. This is where the writer (me) posts […]

Filed Under: Living, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Games, NaBloPoMo14

It’s A Wonderful Life

Nov 18, 2014 By elinwaldal 25 Comments

One of my favorite holiday films is the timeless classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. In the opening scene people all over the bucolic town of Bedford Falls are praying. Their pleas to […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Inspiration, life lessons, NaBloPoMo14, negative self-talk

Black Tie

Nov 16, 2014 By elinwaldal 14 Comments

Black tie events, some people love them, while others cringe at the thought. I for one love an excuse to dress up. The end to most days find me un-showered […]

Filed Under: Living, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Black tie, Charity events, Fun, Grateful

The Climb

Nov 8, 2014 By elinwaldal 20 Comments

If you have ever climbed a mountain, then you are no doubt familiar with what climbers refer to as a false summit.  That’s when, after having hiked for hours, you […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: goals, Life, Time Out

Alone time

Nov 7, 2014 By elinwaldal 4 Comments

The solace I find in re-connecting with myself, whether it is found in the quiet of a slumbering house at dawn, a walk among the trees, or watching the sun slip behind […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Alone, Luna Fest, Self-Care, Self-Love

RIP Brittany Maynard

Nov 3, 2014 By elinwaldal 30 Comments

Brittany Maynard’s gorgeous smile stares out at me from the People Magazine exclusive which shared with the world that on November 2, yesterday, this courageous woman carried out her decision […]

Filed Under: Life Lessons, NaBloPoMo Feb 14 Tagged With: Brittany Maynard, Life Choices, Right to Die

November

Nov 2, 2014 By elinwaldal 18 Comments

With an extra hour tucked into my pocket like a newfound treasure, I watched as the morning sky kept it’s daily promise to shake the dark from its edges and bring […]

Filed Under: Living, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Grateful, November, Thankful, Writing

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