Happy Hour Chatter

It's a wintery day here in ND.   Luckily what had been predicted has been downgraded.   I have to say that I'm grateful for a little downtime.   I've been in a bit of a funk lately and I'm not sure why.  Maybe because I'm in the limbo of seasons.  I'm anxious to be outdoors, biking and gardening.  I'm ready for the sunshine on my face and the breeze on my shoulders.   With those things comes the hustle and bustle; longer days, jam packed nights and weekends.  Time goes too fast as it is.  I mean, here we are at the end of March when it seems like yesterday was New Years.   Surely, I cannot be the only one who wants the world to stop spinning so quickly? Next weekend I'll be in sunny Arizona visiting (one of) my best friend, Donna.   She retired 2 years ago on her birthday, March 31st.  Last year the other 1/3 of the Three Amigos (Vickie) and I were supposed to visit her on her birthday.  Due t...

Sunday morning observations of Working Superwoman: 1️⃣ the morning after the Spring forward time change is slow. I gave my mind and body some grace this morning. No gym, no projects...just quiet and reflection.2️⃣I know people try to be helpful by giving unsolicited advice...the "YOU should do it like this" or "YOU need to do this because it worked for me when I did it that way."Stop using the word "YOU need" or "YOU should". It's telling the person they're failing or not good enough in their efforts. No one needs to feel inferior. Perhaps think about saying words like "I know it's hard, keep going" or "I had great success when I did (insert)." Let  them absorb the information and make the decision to do what is best for them. Let them be the boss of their life.3️⃣Everyone has a battle; be nice!.4️⃣I guarantee you that for every time you talk about someone or criticize them...someone is doing the same about you.5️⃣...