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    Adventures In A Tiny House

    I love tiny houses. Actually I love most things in miniature. I’ve followed the tiny house movement for a while now and was instantly captivated. Imagine living in an environment where everything you needed was close and you never had to hunt for anything. Mostly because you didn’t have much. (I tend toward clutter in my real life. It is a struggle and I am working on it.) My History of Camping Camping has been a part of my world for my entire life. When I was a child we camped with my grandparents who summered in their camper. We stayed in an old canvas tent, sleeping on the ground.…

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    Enough is Enough

    When Enough is Enough I’ve spent much of the past few weeks exhausted and just trying to get to the next moment. I’ve had enough and I want to take a nap. I’ve watched my own deadlines come and go with no follow through.   What has occupied my mind and my time? Not much, not much at all. So I’m giving up. I’m giving up trying to control my life. I’m giving up mindless pursuits. I’m giving up high expectations for myself. Instead, I am taking back and adding some things. I’m taking back my time by making the best choices for my life. I’m giving myself the gift…

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    The Power of Play

    Play As adults, we often forget to play. Perhaps we don’t realize just how important play is for our health and happiness. When was the last time your sat in a swing and challenged your child to see who could swing the highest? Or, built a sandcastle at the beach? Or, colored with pencils or crayons for the sheer joy of it?   One of my favorite things to do is play tag with my grandkids. By the end we are all laughing and, after I’ve rediscovered my breath, we are ready to go again. According to helpguide.org, play has several benefits: Play can: Relieve stress. It’s hard to hold…