what2considerEvery year, March 8 quietly appears on the calendar as International Women’s Day. Some people mark it enthusiastically. Others vaguely remember it sometime around lunchtime when someone mentions flowers. Some celebrate it proudly, and some wonder what exactly they’re supposed to do with it. First, Consider the HistoryBefore the flowers and kind words, the day …
Read moreBirthdays can be tricky. They are pretty much an emotional rollercoaster that changes over the years, from ecstatic to depressive to indifferent. When we’re kids, we love our birthdays, can’t wait for them, we throw parties (well, our parents throw our parties), invite all our friends, and at that point, that means inviting, more or …
Read moreFebruary is the month of love, and since the last time we talked about Valentine’s Day, let’s keep up with that topic, but dive a bit deeper this time. Love is actually (pun intended 🙂 ) a big topic, too big for our small blog, but let’s visit it anyway. Because love has a place …
Read moreValentine’s Day is coming up, and it can mean a lot of emotions, both positive and negative, so let’s talk about it for a bit.For me, Valentine’s Day meant different things throughout the years. There was a time when I was single and felt sad and lonely, and others when I would celebrate with my …
Read moreTen days until Christmas. 🙂 Often, I find myself waiting forever for Christmas, only to see it arrive so quickly. But it’s the wait, the preparation, the excitement of its arrival, that’s what it’s about for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas day, but that’s kind of the beginning of the end for …
Read moreAh, December. The month that arrives wrapped like a gift—sometimes beautifully, sometimes with suspiciously lumpy corners, and always with just a hint of chaos. Whether you’re a holiday super-fan or a “wake me up in January” kind of person, December brings its own special mix of cozy, sparkly, and mildly overwhelming energy.If you’re trying to …
Read moreWith so many fitness trends competing for attention, it’s easy to forget that one of the most effective forms of exercise is also the simplest: walking. No fancy equipment, no steep learning curve – just movement. Yet the benefits of walking reach far beyond what most people expect. And what’s really great about it is …
Read moreWhen we talked about spring, we mentioned detox, so I thought we would give it some more space and reading time. Let’s start with why we need to detox.It is quite simple. The world we live in – the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, almost everything that goes into …
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