Happy New Year! I've been practicing the "One Word" approach to intentional living (not NY resolutions) for quite a few years. I appreciate its simplicity and the fact that, for me, it encompasses a more comprehensive and visual way for me to reimagine my life. I've long...
I often wonder when the concept of "self-care" began. It's only been the past several years that everyone (ok, mostly women!) made it such a big deal. I don't remember hearing my Grandmother Kuhn talk about self-care. And if anyone needed some serious self care intervention,...
I distinctly remember the moment I knew I had a problem with slowing down. I was talking with my sister who, at the time, lived in Florida with her young son. She was telling me about a TV program they had just watched together. It...
It's no secret that I have historically suffered from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder.) This garden girl experiences a total attitudinal avalanche once the holiday glow has faded and Winter announces its dreaded arrival. Every year the frigid temps, combined with too many overcast, dreary days,...
This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week! According to my local Chamber of Commerce where I first saw the announcement, this proclamation is a worldwide movement serving as a reminder to simply be kind. It's kind of sad that we need a movement to...
I've been in the field of "motivation" for a very long time. So you would think that I'd be all in when it comes to mantras and affirmations! We see them in movies, commercials, and even social media...
It's Groundhog Day! News alert! The groundhog saw his shadow which means we're in for another 6 weeks of Winter. Which really means I'm in for six more weeks of reflection and self-analysis before I can head outside and get busy in the garden. This morning's...
Several years back a friend came up with the idea of having a "Flip Flop" sponsor. I wish I had thought of it because it was brilliant but I've been around long enough to know that collaboration and the collective spirit trumps everything. Flip Flop...
If Frederick County were "high school," then our next Stiletto Sponsor would be the 'cheerleading squad.' Because they are undoubtably the cool kids in town! And when it comes to Soles of Love, the excitement builds the moment they arrive on the scene. The demeanor...
