Category: Quotes & Musings
14 Ways to Avoid Feeling Isolated if You’re Stuck at Home
Are you looking for ways to avoid feeling isolated when you’re stuck at home? We all may have seasons in our lives where we’re not able to get out as much as we’d like for one reason or another. In recent years (and even now) COVID-19 may have created some unexpected and frustrating scenarios that […]
25 Inspirational Quotes About Strong Women
Every human on earth has days when they doubt themselves and question their purpose or worth. You’re not alone. Strong women remind themselves that they are uniquely designed for a specific purpose in this world and they’re the only ones who can fulfill that purpose. They know that they can do anything they put their […]
A Look Back at 2020: 250+ Phrases That Describe This Year
Early on in the year 2020 when the pandemic began silently taking its toll on the world, I started making a list of things that we lost either temporarily or permanently. Even though we all hoped and expected that things would get back to normal much more quickly, it was still clear by spring that […]
It’s Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing
The older I get and the more I learn, the more thankful I am that it’s never too late to do the right thing. Sometimes we fool ourselves into believing that we’re too old to change. That it’s ok to be set in our ways. That is absolutely never true. We only stop learning, growing, […]
5 Life Lesson Quotes You Can’t Live Without
Many times I find myself going through the motions of life, not really finding much momentum toward goals, interests, projects or even purpose…as if my setting is neutral. Not the good kind of neutral, that’s not biased in a negative way. The “neutral” like the one on the gearshift of your car. That gear that […]
5 Important Tips for Travelers at Any Stage
Have you dreamed of traveling the world, but were too intimidated or afraid to take the first step? Are you a beginner traveler that’s overwhelmed by the logistics involved in planning a trip? Here are 5 important tips for travelers whether you’re a beginner or a more seasoned wanderer. I recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime […]
14 Fun Things to Do When You’re Bored
During the current health crisis, medical experts recommend social-distancing and quarantines to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. You may have much more free time on your hands as a result. Here are 14 fun and interesting ideas for things to do when you’re bored. Listen to Music Listening to music has a […]
Quote of the Day – I Can Do Something
Quote of the Day “I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, But still, I can do something; And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Edward Everett Hale You can find more downloadable Quote Graphics here. To find other […]
Downloadable Travel Quotes-Inspiration for the New Year
My husband pointed out that it’s technically not the end of the decade, but since we’re flipping the calendar from the teens to the 20’s I thought it would be interesting to look back over my last 10 years on earth. Also as my new year’s gift, I’m sharing a few free downloadable travel quotes […]
Travel Quotes – Let’s Coddiwomple
I’m starting to work on a collection of inspirational and travel quotes that can be downloaded and shared online. Here’s one that I love, with a story to go with it. Wandering in Scotland When I think about coddiwompling, my trip to Scotland immediately comes to mind. In many of the towns we visited, we […]
3 Reasons to be Thankful
In honor of Thanksgiving in the U.S. on Thursday, I thought I’d share a little of what I’m thankful for this year. There are so many blessings in my life that I won’t be able to list them all, but here are a few of the highlights… Thankful for Our Freedoms I’m so thankful to […]
Travel Quote – The journey…
Here’s a travel quote that’s a precious reminder of the importance of those who share our journey in our travels and in life. I snapped this photo while in Amsterdam. The bike paths are wide there and people of all ages make good use of two-wheeled transportation. It was so sweet to see this older […]
Quote of the Day – Our Job is to Love
This quote is by Thomas Merton. Mr. Merton became a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani at Trappist, Kentucky, on December 10, 1941. It was one day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. His writings covered a range of controversial issues, involving social problems and Christian responsibility: race relations, violence, nuclear war, and economic […]
