The last few months have buffeted us in so many ways. Many of us are finally making tentative steps back to lives closer to what we lived pre-Covid. And as I’ve been doing that, I’ve noticed some tendencies. As well, of course, I’ve been chastened, sobered, by world events. And trying to balance between reaching out, re-connecting. . . and holding space for some quiet. Perhaps you’re going through something similar? Click through to read more.
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Over a lifetime, I’ve learned how to balance a variety of competing interests and activities, so that I maintain skills and continue to enjoy the most important without feeling overloaded. But in retirement as in my former “working life,” that balance and daily or weekly rhythm can get disrupted by certain elements on the calendar. January, for example. . .
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Even in this peculiar post-Christmas mix of fatigue and contentment, moving through various stages of puttering and torpor — punctuated by bursts of somewhat focused activity — it’s impossible to ignore the problems a new year won’t sweep away. So can I really choose Hope as my Word of the Year for 2022 . . . (the first time I’ve ever tried launching a year with its own word)? That’s what I’m thinking about as we get ready to send 2021 on its way. I’d love to know what you think. . . .
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Back from three weeks in France and Italy, I’m happy to wear some old and new favourites again — and thinking about what I learned from living out of my carry-on wardrobe once again. Let’s just say that my commitment to Slow Fashion is stronger than ever. . . and that doesn’t have to mean a sacrifice.
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As I told you in this post, my Italian teacher — Ciao, G! — mentioned my blog in class the other evening. Our Avanzato class was introducing ourselves to each other as we began the…
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