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I find myself thinking about 2010 as a fresh new year, a clean slate on which to paint my best intentions. I, like everyone else, want a happy and satisfying life and am willing to do the work it takes to make it so. But as much as I long to embrace all that 2010 has to offer, this last year’s events weigh heavy on my heart – the death of my beloved husband looms-large in my rearview mirror. And clouds my future-vision. Still, I know it’s time for me to create a new vision – to fill-in the details of a new life – my new life – and to fill it with new purpose. And I reluctantly conclude that Andy Warhol was right when he said: Are you carrying around excess baggage? How do you know what’s “just enough”? As always, we love hearing from you! E-mail me at Ellie@BouncebackCafe.com or leave a comment at the end of this post.
Carry Only What You NeedAs I contemplate these last few days of 2009, I’ve been thinking about this last year, and in anticipation of next year’s adventure, I’ve started wondering about all the baggage I’m carrying with me. Once upon a time, a long, long time ago we took our young family backpacking into the rugged California High Sierras where we enjoyed relative solitude, clear mountain lakes, running springs and every once in a while, the treat of a hot springs dip. It was amazing! We didn’t do this just once, we did it several times. (Yeah, we were a bit daft. But we sure had fun!) Experts advise – carry only what you need. Oh boy, are they right about that! We quickly learned, as we organized the family troop for our high sierra treks, ounces add up. Figuring out how to Continue reading » Just Baggage Enough Ellie and PattiAnn are indulging in a four day weekend. We’ll be back on Monday, December 28th. Happy Holidays!You’re almost there – squeeze in some time to savor the gifts of the season!We love hearing from you so E-mail me at Ellie@BouncebackCafe.com or leave a comment at the end of this post.
The carol exclaims: Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat! You’re almost there… I invite you to heed Erma Bombeck’s advice and let your inner child come out to play… find ways to savor the joys and blessings of these last few days of Christmas. The To-Do List That Stole ChristmasSure, your list is 10 days long and your time-line is down to 48 hours or less… what’s a body to do? Continue reading » Savoring the Gifts of the Season |
 Take a short break and consider the following: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Confucius 
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