Recent Comments
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Day 120: Cooper’s 66 Eatery & Coffee
I love the firsts that seek me out, rather than the other way around. These experiences amaze me and also teach me about how life unfolds and about following the path. When cool rainy weather postponed my planned first, I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cooper's 66 Eatery & Coffee, downtown Joplin, year of firsts
4 Comments
Day 119: Mind Reader: Eric Dittelman
My first today marked the end of the wonderful entertainers and performers brought to Joplin by Missouri Southern State University’s Campus Activities Board. At least for this semester. I’ve really enjoyed the quality and variety of the shows and you … Continue reading
Day 118: Mizumoto Japanese Strolling Garden
Today’s first was a “seize the day” type opportunity. It was the only day I had available this week to visit the Japanese Garden in Springfield, MO. With the promise ahead of a beautiful, sunny, breezy day, I did indeed seize … Continue reading
Day 117: The Wolf of Wall Street
I had good intentions, moving Best Picture Nominated Movie night to Sunday, thinking I’d be able to watch the movies earlier in the day and get the blog post out in a timely manner. That hasn’t exactly worked out like … Continue reading
Day 116: World Tai Chi Day
Tai chi is called meditation in motion. I love moving through the beautiful forms. Being intentional about the movements slows the stream of thought racing through my mind while increasing the energy flow throughout my body. I’ve had the privilege of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged meditation, tai chi, tai chi outdoors, World Tai Chi Day, year of firsts
2 Comments
Day 115: Purchase New Varieties of Herbs
With the beautiful, warm weather today, I returned to the first I had scheduled yesterday….the purchase of a couple of new varieties of herbs. Last year, I bought a baker’s rack at a yard sale. It was a dark green … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged herbal garden, new varieties of herbs, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 114: April Exhibit at Post Memorial Art Reference Library
Today’s intermittent thunderstorms brought rain, wind, cooler temps and a change in plans for my first today. I’ll save purchasing new varieties of herbs for a sunny day! After waiting for a break in the weather most of the day, … Continue reading
Day 113: Captain America: Winter Soldier
Today’s first was about pure entertainment, as my sister, Linda, and I watched the second movie in the Captain America storyline, which is, in turn, a part of the Avengers series. I have watched and enjoyed all the films in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Avengers, Captain America, Captain America Winter Soldier, comics, super heroes, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 112: Springfield Botanical Gardens
Today was a gorgeous spring day. After sales meeting this morning, and taking care of a contract, it felt like the perfect day to be outdoors. I had heard there was a Redbud Tree Garden and a Japanese Garden in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Earth Day, gardens, nature, Springfield Botanical Gardens, Springfield MO, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Day 111: Philomena
Best Picture nominated movie night moved back to Monday this week, due to the holiday yesterday and being out of town. I visited the DVD store with the intention of picking up The Wolf of Wall Street. Then I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Academy Awards, adoption, best picture nominated movies, Ireland, Philomena, year of firsts
Leave a comment
Going Beyond 