I often look for spiritual messages in life’s happenings. It’s a lot like reading a book and looking for symbolism, but the book I’m reading is life. This is rooted in the belief that everything is connected, and if you are paying attention, spiritual guidance is all around you. I see messages in numbers, nature, …
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How to Declutter Homes
My friend just moved to Evergreen. Oddly, this sparked a little envy in me, which I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I love my house and neighborhood. I didn’t want to move. So what was I wishing for? I came to realize that I needed a move of a different sort; I needed a mass exodus …
How to Repurpose Leftovers
I recently had a get-together and made a mountain of fajitas. Unsurprisingly, I made way too much. I thought, well, at least these will be good leftovers. The next day came and went, and the next—but I made new dishes. I just wasn’t in the mood for fajitas. And it didn’t help that my fridge gusted …
Hitting Puberty
My pre-teen has become an eye-rolling ball of snark. I’m doing my best to be cool about it. Hitting puberty, much? Most of his responses have a “duh” undertone nowadays that delights in so many ways. If I didn’t have such healthy self-esteem, I’d worry I was the stupidest person in the world. Simple questions like …
Profile of a December-Born
In celebration of my birthday, I’ve written about what it’s like to have a December birthday. I have listed 15 factoids. Profile of a December-born: Holly Noel. Born during a blizzard in Illinois on December 15. Christmas baby. Factoid #1: I dated a guy called “Snow” for 3 years. If I would have married him, …