I saw this picture and I got the biggest chuckle. It’s exactly how my brain works. I like to see everything I need to do at once in bright beautiful colors all over the place. If it is in a notebook, for me, information is lost. Move one Post-It Note and I WILL KNOW – no joke!
Interesting how our individual brains work/process information.
I’ve been reading about Evernote, but there is a monthly charge – don’t want that. Still need Netflix. Hum…
Any other ideas?
This is the first time I’ve seen Phil in action. Actually, it seems his full name is “Punxsutawney Phil.” I feel bad saying this, but it is a silly ceremony. It was snowing while they put Phil on the podium. Phil sat there, while they all looked at him. One of the guys stared him down, face to face, and before Phil could get antsy — it was determined that Phil had seen his shadow.
6 more weeks of winter…
Keep those shovel handy.
Good news for Phil. He’s got a job for life. I wonder if someone in his family takes over in the future.
WHAT? I’m just wondering. How does that all work?
Oh, when the ceremony was over they played the “Pennsylvania Polka” song. That was nice. Made me think of Oktoberfest in Munich.
I can’t get the song out of my mind, still waltzing around!
Our first BIG snow storm for the season in Chicago. Very beautiful!
So, you want to be a writer, they say.
Well, writing your book is a small piece of being an established author.
Have you started working on your BRAND?
Writer asks… How do I work on my brand when I haven’t published a book yet?
Established author says… Join writer organizations, Twitter, Facebook, Critique groups, etc.
Writer starts… Joining, reading, critiquing, zooming… no time for writing anymore.
Writer’s head… EXPLODES!
Writer realizes… It’s time to put phone/computers aside.
Go somewhere in the outdoors.
Ah, the beauty of calmness — smell the fresh air — free the brain — tap into creativity again.
BACK TO BASICS!
Sometimes, we just need to shut out the noise, take a moment, and refocus our priorities.
The life of a WRITER!
I don’t really gamble, but the Mega Millions Lottery is up to 1 Billion. It just takes one lucky ticket to win! If we don’t try, we don’t have a chance.
If you stop posting, I guess we’ll KNOW you won. You’ll be on an Island somewhere drinking a margarita and enjoying life.
GOOD LUCK everyone!
January 2021 – The start of a new year, it’s time for a fitness challenge.
My girlfriend was on Facebook and found this Run West Ireland – Cancer Fundraiser – Virtual Challenge. It was a no brainer to sign up. We love Ireland, happy to donate to cancer and need to exercise. A win/win all around.
Here’s how it works. Race Duration: January 18 – May 31. Miles: 502; however, you can sign up to do less. Doing the math, as I signed up for the 502 miles, it seems I need to walk about 5 miles a day. It’s hard to find 1.5 hours a day to devote to exercise, but that will be the challenge.
They have a Facebook group page, which is nice. So, there is some camaraderie and then other perks along the way. I clocked my 5.6 miles in today. Feeling good.
So the race begins!
I needed a laugh today, so sharing this clip of Bill Geist (journalist/retired), trying to do Christmas like Martha Stewart. I know, Christmas isn’t for another 11 months, but this was the first clip I viewed and it made me chuckle. Hope it brightens your day too.
Oh, come on, you are going to LOVE the wreath he makes, tree decorating, cookies — OH MY GOSH!
Have a nice weekend!
In December, after a snow storm, longing for the beach, I decided it was time for a new puzzle. A purchase that should have taken 15-20 minutes turned into 2 hours of searches. As I wasn’t sure what type of puzzle I wanted, my search took me in all sorts of directions.
Did I want to spend time making a puzzle of Italy, cupcakes, stamps, Ireland, doors, dogs, Spain, so many choices. Nothing seemed appealing, until I came upon this simple beach scene that reminded me of my childhood days on Lake Michigan. BINGO! I smiled and made my purchase.
I enjoy doing puzzles while listening to an audio book. When my puzzle FINALLY arrived, it was not in stock, so a 2 day delivery turned into a 4 week wait, I headed to the online library. I like books by Jeffrey Archer; unfortunately, so do other people, wait times were way too long.
As I searched for alternative books, I came across this book, by Phaedra Patrick, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” I liked the cover and the title made me smile. I decided to give the book a try. So far, so good. It’s an interesting story about a man whose wife died and he finds a charm bracelet she had which he had never seen before. Wthout spoiling the story, I think you can tell where this tale is headed — YES?!
The key to any great audio book is the narrator. A good narrator can give a book a 5 Star rating. This narrator, James Langton, doesn’t disappoint. He uses such funny voices for the different characters, it’s a joy to listen to him.
I just started. On the puzzle, I always start with the border first, then I try to find something easy to make, like the pink surf board, so I feel a sense of accomplishment at the “get go.” Next the umbrella AND then to find out WHERE Arthur goes in discovering the story behind his late wife’s charm bracelet.
Clever story idea. Don’t they say everyone has a secret even long term marriages, 50+ years, where life seemed rather dull and routine, suddenly a secret is revealed. The other amusing part of this book is how children are used to their parents being a certain boring way and when something changes, and they see their parent with energy or enjoying life — they don’t like it! The children suddenly become suspicious of their parent and their new life motives! LOL
Let’s see where this story goes… Personally, I want to see Arthur start enjoying life!
I came across this new paddle board / kayak invention by Tim Neimeir. He’s been in the kayak industry for years. Visit his site, Origami Paddler, to learn more about him. He’s had great success on Kickstarter.
I’d like to learn paddle boarding and kayaking this year. I’ve kayaked, but haven’t tried paddle boarding. I’m exploring what boards are out there to purchase that are easy to put in my car and carry.
I just bought two wonderful Paddling magazines. Life is interesting. When we put something that we want out to the Universe, suddenly we attract information on it.
Right now, it’s too COLD for boating in Chicago, but I’ve got to formulate a plan for Spring.
How about YOU? What is your big outdoor goal for this year?
With COVID, I was reading that bikes and kayaks were sold out. Even indoor bikes and treadmills have been back ordered. So, the sporting / exercising industry is changing, getting a boost and coming up with NEW ideas for how we can eat healthy and exercise in or outdoors.
2021 – On to the big adventure.
I saw this photo and thought it depicts this year!
Speeding away from 2020. COVID has made life a blur.
On to 2021….
Wherever that leads us.
Happy New Year!
Brilliant Viewpoint 