"But I had to fall yeah To rise above it all I'm grateful for the storm Made me appreciate the sun I'm grateful for the wrong ones Made me appreciate the right ones I'm grateful for the pain For everything that made me break I'm thankful for all my scars 'Cause they only made my [...]
Category: Pen and Caffeinated Ponderings
The Elocutions, ponderings, caffeinated addictions, of my mind. In other words, all things writing, coffee, thoughts and opinions.
2019 Christmas Recap
"On Boxing Day, we always go for a walk in our wellies with the dogs, no matter where we are." ~ Darcey Bussell Where Did The Season Go? Hello Dear Readers! I can not believe that tomorrow is New Years Eve! Hopefully we have all recovered from our Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations as well as [...]
‘Tis the Season for Gratitude: Every Day
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." ~ Denis Waitley Practicing Gratitude I know, I know, I am officially a broken record when it comes to gratitude. But I am a broken record because it is something that [...]
Why Thanksgiving is not my Favorite Holiday
"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." ~ William Arthur Ward Warning: This post mentions Eating Disorders Rushing the Holidays Before everyone gets those carving knives out, I swear I am not trying to hate on Thanksgiving. I know many people who love it [...]
An Autumn Update 2019
A Scarred Heart: Nine Years
Three Things I Do Every Morning
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." ~ Marcus Aurelius Early Mornings Good morning! Technically it is now late afternoon, but why quibble over a technicality? Besides depending on where you are in the world, it [...]
Kate’s Coffee Order
Friday Favorites: August 2019 Edition
"One trend I always go for is nautical: stripes, navy, rope knot belts, gold buckles." ~ Poppy Delevingne Still Embracing Summer I can not believe we are half way through August already! WHERE did summer go? Signs of fall are already springing up and it seems like Pumpkin Spice will be out in no time, [...]