It’s late afternoon and my eyes cross from looking at my computer screen all day. The thump, thump, thump of the bass on my husband’s computer speakers in our shared office matches the pulse of the headache building behind my eyes. My fingers slow on the keyboard as words escape me. Deadline be damned. Blurry…
Indoor Inertia: One Effective Way to Overcome It This Winter
The minute she spoke, I knew I would have to do something about my tendency to think out loud. My eldest daughter and I had just retrieved our lattes from the barista when she suggested a walk at the nearby arboretum. As I considered her notion, I watched a woman in the parking lot hop…
How to Expand Your Knowledge of Plants & Animals Using Only Your iPhone
During a walk at a local forest preserve with a friend, she stopped to admire a broad-limbed, short tree covered in fuchsia blossoms. She guessed it was a redbud, turning to me for affirmation. I gave a slow shrug, eyebrows raised. Maybe it was? Now I wanted to know. Normally I wouldn’t have thought to…
This Isn’t Forever: Coping with Uncertainty
When you face ongoing challenges, it can be hard to imagine life being any different. If that was ever true, it feels even more so now in the midst of a global pandemic. Here in my part of the United States, we are two weeks into shutdowns of schools and non-essential businesses, with people shifting…
If an Apple Watch is on Your Bucket List
My husband bought me an Apple Watch for Christmas last month after having one himself and really appreciating it. I was excited, but didn’t really know what to expect from it. In the weeks since I started wearing it, I’ve been surprised by some of the features that make a difference for me. So I…
Overwhelmed by Opportunity
I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do on this blog. I haven’t written much this year, mostly due to my commitment to giving my family more attention. But definitely not for a lack of things to write about. My family and I have certainly not stopped living the bucket list life. In…
Bullet Journal Trackers to Mark Bucket List Progress
I talked in my last post about how I’ve been using a bullet journal recently and have been discovering just how well it works for bucket list living. One of the layouts common to bullet journaling that lends itself well to those trying to check off items from their bucket…
My Favorite New (Analog) Bucket Listing Tool: The Bullet Journal
Listing, organizing and generally keeping track can be a great source of joy in the journey toward living out your dreams. After all, I’ve talked before about how anticipating the culmination of a life goal can be as exciting as reaching the goal itself. If you don’t keep track of what your goals are, or how…
Books Currently Inspiring My Bucket List
Have you ever felt like you’re out of words, that you don’t have anything to say or anything new to add to the conversation? Have you ever felt emptied out and ready to just rest from going after your dreams and goals? Like you want to sit on the sidelines and watch for a little…
Embracing Reality – Sand in Your Shorts & All
As a bucket list fan, I love seeing photos of people’s adventures. Looks of triumph after conquering a steep climb or weathering rough seas, smiles of glee against the backdrop of a well-known destination, and peaceful scenes of relaxation and frolicking. Perhaps like this one: We need these types of photos – ones that capture the…
