Day 189: fearless in the grand canyon :: the finale – you can do anything!
Dawn breaks through the canyon walls in the early morning light. It meant only one thing — it was time for us to leave. We reunited with our backpacks (which had been hiding for nine days) and...
View ArticleDay 190: lovemore monday :: go fearlessly forward!
As you know, I entered this year determined to be fearless. But, I don’t want more fear or less in my life. I want more love. So I made up a new word, lovemore! That’s why Lovemore Mondays are...
View ArticleDay 197: fat, sick and nearly dead
As you know, I entered this year determined to be fearless. But, I don’t want more fear or less in my life. I want more love. So I made up a new word, lovemore! That’s why Lovemore Mondays are...
View ArticleDay 200: tick, tock, tick, tock!
In the middle of my work day, while typing away on my computer, fingers flying in all directions — I reached up and scratched my head. A scab. Some sort of dried-up scab was sitting on the right side...
View ArticleDay 210: fearlessly getting my hands dirty
I just washed the final bit of dirt out from underneath my fingertips. While a Sunday in July may be known as wedding day for many, it was “weeding” day around here for me. And, I am so proud of...
View ArticleDay 238: white butterflies
I see butterflies. White butterflies. Everywhere. I first noticed white butterflies in the Grand Canyon during one of our amazing hikes up to Upper Deer Creek and the “Patio.” There, the beautiful...
View ArticleDay 247: back to school trapper keepers
Can you smell that? There is a breeze in the air that smells distinctly of school supplies. Wafts of pink erasers, lined paper notebooks and plastic Trapper Keepers are floating by my nostalgic nose....
View ArticleDay 255: who’s afraid of the dark?
I just realized something tonight. I’m afraid of the dark. It’s true. And, now so much of my life makes sense since I just realized the big, bad, boogie man is hiding outside as soon as the sun sets....
View ArticleBLOG – GIFT DAY 188 :: what does it mean to make a promise?
As I get closer to closing in on 1,000 days of blogging, I am so inspired and overwhelmed with all the people who have supported me, and, all those who are making promises too.. And today, I just want...
View ArticleJamie’s BLOG – DAY 114 :: beautiful places: grand canyon
Today continues the new series: Beautiful Places. Today is also surgery day, so I am sharing some beauty with you. Focus on the beauty. Focus on the beauty! Today’s pick: Grand Canyon! There’s just so...
View ArticleJAMIE’S BLOG – YEAR 9 – DAY 51 :: trust is an adventure
{trust} Tonight, I am reminded of our trip down the Grand Canyon. We watched a documentary on the canyon produced by National Geographic. It was mesmerizing and brought me right back to standing on...
View ArticleJAMIE’S BLOG – YEAR 9 – DAY 186 :: trust yourself
{trust} It’s already a hot, steamy morning here. Happy July 5th. We are escaping the confines of a broken air conditioner to head toward the coast and see a few mansions in Newport. Before we go I...
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