Vacation Bound

“We’re leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when we’ll be back again…”   Lyrics from Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary     It’s true, we, Lowi and G, and most of the people that belong to us are going on vacation in just a few short days.  We do,…

What’s Your Language?

Lately, I have been having this ongoing conversation in my own head about the words I use to  talk about myself. The other day I attended a class where the presenter recommended “learning your language,” which is basically how you talk to yourself, about yourself, and to others about your life. I decided to start…

Celebration!

Over the weekend, we celebrated Lowi’s daughter’s White Coat Ceremony at Trevecca Nazarene University. Family and friends came in from Colorado, Key West, Ohio and a friend even flew in from a business trip in Calgary! And let’s just say, Alexandra is worth it! All sunshine and congratulations! Lowi & G

Celebrating the Middle

We all want to find ourselves some day in a position of feeling like we have had a successful life. We want to live well. On Monday, G talked about the “middle” and not missing it. It’s where the good, gooey, rich part of life is, but it’s also where the hard work, bravery, missteps…

The Value of the Middle

I read an instagram post last night about “the last time.” The idea was what if you knew in the moment that something would be the last time; the last one. The last time you talked to someone. The last time you’d play as a kid. It was a rather melancholy idea at first. Then…

Embrace Your Whole Life

As we head into the weekend, take time to be outside. Take time to breathe the fresh air. Take time to be with yourself and be honest about how you are feeling. Are you depleted, exhausted? Or are you feeling newly inspired and full of excitement? Either way, follow where you are being led. Exhausted,…