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396: Why Living a Simple Life Involves Courage and 6 Ways We Can Harness Our Bravery to Do So

“The confidence to dare to be simple.” —Monty Don ~speaking about a grand garden of beauty that chose their own approach and creating something so very special, Monty Don’s British Gardens, 2025~ To be simple is to knowingly let go of what is not necessary and wisely keep, nourish and invest in what is. Gardens […]

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The Power and Gift of Each Breath

”Each breath is an opportunity for a new beginning.” —yoga instructor’s words shared during our January 1st yoga session To see the blue sky as we ramble about on our morning walk. To taste and savor a delicious bite of nourishing food. To look into the eyes of a loved one in an ordinary moment […]

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This & That: January 10, 2025

With a new year, many new books to offer inspiration and insight, a new gardening series from Monty Don, the return of a favorite British sleuthing series, a great sale from a trusted casual American clothing company (I love their linen fabric items), a new-to-me French series that involves sleuthing with a dose of comedy […]

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My Darling Gentleman Norman, In Memoriam (2009-2024)

Sunshine, kindness, and love personified in pup form. That is what Norman was and forever will be in my memory for the rest of my life. Any of the words shared here will never be enough to convey properly the loving, amazing soul that my dear gentleman Norman was and will forever be remembered to […]

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A Tranquil Private Sanctuary for Rest and Repose, Tour TSLL’s Primary Bedroom

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This & That: January 3, 2025

A handful of books to provide inspiration and ideas for beginning the year well whether you are looking to reinvent, slow down or spark creative ideas in whatever field of work you spend your work week. A new travel accessory that is stylish and highly functional, a new cross-over French/British mystery tv series set in […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, January 2025

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395: 12 Balanced Living Ideas for a Great New Year

Maintaining our balance whether we are holding a tree pose in yoga or riding a bicycle requires dynamic engagement. While the tree pose in yoga may look static, nope, it is actually dynamic as various muscles are engaged. Similarly and more visually obvious is riding a bicycle. We must remain in motion, and a motion […]

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TSLL’s Top 5 Contentment posts, 2024

The truth is we never stop being a student of contentment once we choose to begin learn what it entails. When we consciously choose to understand what skills to put into practice each day and why we are doing so, we become more and more advanced in the understanding and awareness of how living a […]

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TSLL’s Top 5 Garden posts, 2024

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