Roses for Everyone

I’ve been enjoying the flowers in my garden. But this week the summer heat took out the irises. The potted geraniums began to dry and die, followed by the petunias.  I’ve moved them out of the sun and we’ll see…

What a beautiful day!

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On Friday I had knee scope surgery for a torn meniscus in my right knee. I’ve been hobbling around with one degree of pain or another since the end of January. The surgeon did a simple procedure to remove the…

Why Can’t I Get Motivated?

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Someone asked me this question a few weeks ago: Why can’t I get motivated?  She’s not the first person who’s asked this, and I’ve asked it a few times myself. Sometimes we’re going along, following our passion and feeling excited…

I’m in the Hot Tub!

Last week I enjoyed a lively conversation with Samara Renee, host of The Hot Tub Club podcast. I’m happy to share the interview with you. You can watch the video: Walking the Camino, A Journey of Self-Discovery – Cathay Reta. …

The Lawn is Green

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The lawn is turning green. The lilacs are blooming and filling the air with their beautiful fragrance. The skies are clear. And I am thankful. Last week I was panicked about the lawn, thinking I surely killed the seed and…