It was a cold January day when the neutrons and protons aligned to ignite a spark and a great idea was formed. I texted Emily with same hope as Anna "Do you want to build a snow man?" Emily is one of the few people who can see the magic in an ice crystal bursting … Continue reading Carpe Diem Carpe Roan
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I had to work this weekend but this does not mean that I could not take a few moments to live my best life. This was so much fun I was back to being a kid again. It took everthing I could do to not make dozens of them.
Christmas on Walton mountain I remember, as a kid watching The Walton's a TV show about a families life on a mountain in Virginia during the depression. My whole family loved that show. I think it was because it could have been about them. There were many scenes where uncle Woodrow would proclaim "I remember when we … Continue reading The Enchanted Life: Day 8
You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and discovery, and always challenge yourself to try new thingsNate Berkus A while back when I posted my almost Cuban sandwich post. I received a comment from a friend who is the sous chef at Cousins Cuban Cafe in Black Mountain. … Continue reading The Enchanted Life: Day 7
The moments I share with the grandkids are among the most amazing, enchanted moments on this ride thru the universe! “A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.” Paulo Coelho … Continue reading The Enchanted Life Day 6
I was super excited about this one! Romantic winter bucket list Item #30 Build a pillow blanket fort and have a “rom-com” movie party. PERFECT DATE NIGHT This one was so much fun! I made us a cozy little blanket fort under the table using lots of pillows, lots of blankets, and fairy lights before … Continue reading The Enchanted Life Day 5
Living enchanted moments Somewhere in between a breathtaking sunrise on top of a mountain and a tragic death of someone close to you. This where life happens! Some Days just sitting down with a cup of coffee is all the enchantment we need. Releasing all expectations and preconceived notions of the way this moment should be or feel. … Continue reading The Enchanted Life Day 4
Romantic Winter Bucket list Item 24 Meet friends for beer and try a dark winter beer A friend of mine, called and asked if I would like to grab a beer. He was headed to Hillmans brewery as we spoke. It was short notice but Sherri was out for the evening and I thought we … Continue reading The Enchanted Life Day 3
A lot of us desire to live an enchanted life, a magical life, a mindful life but often we are so busy trying to create this life that we do not notice we already have it! We just have to be on the lookout for it. It does not always show itself that well. lt sometimes lurks in the background … Continue reading The Enchanted Life Day 2
