There is something about the word simple that makes me feel at ease.
I’m not sure why it makes me feel that way but it does.
Simple. As in streamlined. As in efficient. As in making sure that a lot of superfluous stuff doesn’t get in the way of finding a well worn path to tranquility.
As in breaking down complicated situations and keeping them simple.
It’s a word that I hang on to when life gives me a lot to handle.
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that information overload is currently the ongoing theme … Read More



Just in the nick of time my good friends, Friday has arrived on the scene.
And not just any Friday, but a Friday leading us into a three day holiday weekend. YES!
I work hard, just as you do, and I also take a lot of pride in the work I do. But at the end of the day, work is work and everybody needs a break from it. I am not one of those people who subscribe to the idea that if I put in long hours at the desk or computer I will get more accomplished. To me,…
I don’t know about you, but now that the weather is getting a little warmer and I’m shedding my layers of winter, I’m feeling way out of shape.
Too much time spent sitting in front of the computer. Too many afternoons noshing on comfort food.
A new season means moving is the name of the game for me and I think this You Tube video below showing how to Dance Walk is the perfect way to kickstart some outdoor motion and burning off those almighty calories!
Even if you don’t need to tone up, check out this Dance Walk video…
Something as simple as the day of the week can make me happy.
I didn’t even work five days this week because Washington, DC got so much snow on Monday that the federal government shut down, the buses weren’t running and just like that, I had the day off.
Still, today is Friday and that feels soooooo great! The grind of this week is almost over and the weekend is within sight.
Friday evening is one of the best feelings in the world, don’t you think?
You’ve just finished working through one work week and now the whole incredible weekend… 



