Emily 🦋

There was a time when happiness did not arrive with batteries, screens, or instructions. It showed up in a simple cardboard box, worn at the corners, carrying the faint smell of tape and possibility. With a little imagination, it could become anything!

Kindness is the magical thread that weaves
hearts together.

It's okay to take a step back, to breathe, to reset.
Even that is progress.

This weekend is in two different months. February is the shortest month because of ancient Roman superstitions and efforts to align their calendar with lunar cycles. Silly stuff. But there's lots of that! Grateful the shortest month is in winter! Enjoy!

Yes, adios January! The least popular month is consistently January, frequently followed by February, according to U.S. polls, due to cold weather, post-holiday blues, and lack of exciting events. Guess we're in a rut time of year! 🤣

Some day we will look back at this year and it will
forever remind us to never take the little things for granted.

Create a better world wherever you go.
Every smile brightens, every kind gesture softens,
every moment holds an opportunity to make this
world just a little more beautiful. -
💖💖💖💖

Growth doesn’t always
look like progress.
Sometimes it's silent, unseen,
and rooted deep underground.
Trust your efforts, even when it
feels like nothing's changing.

The brave people of Minnesota have endured two weeks of the Trump regime’s paramilitary occupation, sent to intimidate, beat, and raid civilians across Minneapolis in a campaign of fear meant to crush protest and dissent.

Today the people showed they will not surrender. #3E

We spend so little time doing nothing these days,
that being able to do nothing, for a moment, without
feeling guilty about it, has become quite extraordinary.

Some seasons end without warning.
Some beginnings don't feel like beginnings at all.
Cherish the good times and have Faith in what is
yet to come.

Every difficulty comes with a hidden blessing. ~ That it does!

Make a habit of contacting people simply because they
popped into your thoughts...~ There is something to this. Out of the blue, you'll think of someone, contact them and then realize it was important that you did!

Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." 🌨️✨🌲

As we grow older, something inside us changes. We stop looking for excitement in noise, drama, or large crowds. Maturing is when you realize that a peaceful, simple life is actually the best kind of life.

Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.

Happy weekend! During the holiday season, it's easy to lose track of the days. Normal weekday routines vanish or are interrupted. The days blend together feeling like one long weekend. For many, reality will hit on Monday.
In the meantime, enjoy this first weekend of 2026!

Happy New Year! Yes, it's hard to imagine but it's 2026!
Each new year is a fresh new start. Let's endeavor to be more loving, kind, and compassionate than ever before. If we all do our part, it truly will be a happy new year!
🎇🍾🎉

In this quiet pause between the old year and the new, I take a moment to gather my thoughts and strengthen my resolve, preparing myself for the gentle arrival of new opportunities, ...reminding me that every ending holds the promise of a fresh start.

Things worth getting rid of! ~
If you must know New Year's Eve/New Year's Day are not among my fav holidays. I don't think I'm alone. While we can seek to improve ourselves any day of the year, a new year can provide motivation to those who need it.

Yep, just 3 days left in 2025. There's lessons and memories for every year. As we approach 2026, we may feel all kinds of emotions from apprehension to exhilaration and everything in between. Still, we should always be hopeful.

“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.”

There was a time when toys were handcrafted and beautiful. These weren’t just toys; they were heirlooms. They were treasures passed down through generations.
Today toys get tossed aside quickly as there’s always another one, always something newer, always the next thing.

The season isn't stressful.
Our thoughts just put too many ornaments
on the tree.

This year has almost gone. Not all our friends and family made it. Never take for granted the people you love. ~ Something all of us eventually realize during our lifetime.