Soul Runnings

 Hello Friends! I am at one of my favorite places, replenishing my energy.  My neighborhood library. This is me in my happy place - the library! And yes, I realize it looks like a tree is growing out of my head! The last weekend was a whirlwind. I literally just touched down in Portland 1 hours ago. My sweet man picked me up from the airport. I was only gone three days, but it felt like an eternity. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder. As I type this, I realize that I did not wish him a Happy Valentine's Day!   We're really not mushy like that. Just realizing how much we miss each other when we are apart is enough for me.  Plus he let me borrow the truck so I could stop at the library before I head to work. This morning I feared I would not make it back in time to teach my students.  I had set my alarm for 3:30 a.m. The plan was to get up and order a Lyft ride to the Greyhound station, catch the 5:00 a.m. bus from Twin Falls to Boise and then boa...

 " The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."  Lao Tzu My online piano lesson setup Hi Friends! My man and I sat down at a corner coffee shop the other day and actual wrote out a hypothetical daily schedule. I was so happy! But I tried to contain myself. People like me get super excited about planning our days in advance. I like having a structure of daily required activities.  I do leave room for flexibility. Once I have my schedule, I can breathe. I can also be creative within that structure. What do I do daily?  I teach piano.  I make my bed. Do laundry for the household. I shower.  I pray. I plan meals. (For the time being, I only make one big meal a week at my son's house.  Then I package up portions for everyone in attendance. The original goal was to help them with meals since the birth of my newest grandchild, Aria. But everyone is really enjoying these Sunday meals, including me! So they will continue.  This Sunday we're makin...