The Building blocks There is something about freezing cold weather in Minnesota (we are talking subzero temps for daytime HIGHs!) that make me want to hunker in and stay home. I want to bake cookies and make soup and take naps. My body is very aware that the “hustle” vibe is still sleeping deep within the earth, and I
A quest for deeper meaning
A quest for deeper meaning It took me exactly 11 days to get back to that spot in the woods that I had found on New Year’s Eve. Just time, and work, and busyness had created a dynamic where I simply was not able to make it back out to the woods. On this lovely January afternoon, I snowshoed
NO as a complete sentence
NO as a complete sentence Once again she was validating why she was setting a boundary with a person who has no sense of boundaries. Every word she said after “No, I can’t because…” was just more fuel for the fire. Just say “NO.” and be done with it, a friend told her. “What she said,” I
Ringing in a brand new year
Ringing in a brand new year; Well, that went fast. 2025 that is. While this year had some fun strides (I started a podcast, and took a two week road trip) we also had some huge hits in the loss of some close friends and relatives. At this point, I am focused on getting myself on track for
A time of trial, and celebration:
Oh, the holidays! The lights, the trees, the music, the food…THE FOOD! All the festivities of the season. It’s so great! Isn’t it? Anyone else fall into some holiday blues, or is it just me? December into the end of January is hard for me. It has been ever since my brother died. His last Christmas was
You have changed
You have changed. Now it’s time to embrace it. Spirit was very clear as they gave me an image of us walking along with our arms and legs falling off on the road side. We are in a season of change! We are in the midst of an energetic upgrade. Yes, very often we go through these upgrades
Is it about ‘more’ or is it about ‘trust yourself’?
Is it about ‘more’ or is it about ‘trust yourself’? “I know this is always a topic of conversation, but…money. I never feel like I have enough money. I mean I make good money, but….” I stepped in and asked about bills being paid, money set aside, fun things, etc. and yes, all of that is happening.
Don’t take time, Make time…
Don’t take time, Make time… Making your list, checking it twice… are you on it? Tis’ the season for all the things!!! I love the holidays! All the busyness, gatherings, hosting, shopping, decorating, food, parties, I love it all! … Until I don’t. As a good extroverted introvert, (that means I was raised to engage well with others, but
I hope that this day finds you well
I hope that this day finds you well, surrounded by people you love, an environment that is warm with feelings of contentment and gratitude, and hopefully really great FOOD! I am so thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving from our house, to yours. Anne Brady-Cronin
Struck by the moment
Struck by the moment To all my vegan friends, or folks who don’t like the idea of harvesting meat. This blog is NOT for you. Skip this one. My earliest memory of hunting is my older brothers sending me through our meadow on my own while they waited to see if I would kick anything out. I didn’t