It happens every May. The summer illusion sets in, and I foolishly believe I'll be able to slow down and savor the season while using the longer days to catch up on every facet of my life. Big surprise--it ain't happening! Travel, house guests, kids out of school and the Charleston humidity have all made sticking to a writing and posting schedule more challenging than imagined. What can I say? We're working on our consistency at The Roost. Plus, I've got a new post today that I hope you'll agree was worth the wait! I'm excited to bring you another Open Book co[...]
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Being joyful in January might seem like an exaggeration or an impossible feat for some - I definitely catch myself falling into that category. Between the round up of illnesses coming through our house, the gloomy skies and cold temperatures, I have to make a conscious decision each day to stay positive and look for the little perks to keep my outlook upbeat. Here are the six things I've done to try and make January memorable instead of mopey. Meditation I'm using the Simply Being App for 5 minutes, 3 times a day. Some days I’ve managed three times a d[...]
"Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude." -Amy Leigh Mercree As I reflect over past Thanksgivings, many images come to mind. I recall countless meals spent with family and friends, watching the Macy's parade and football games, while sneaking into the kitchen for one more slice of pumpkin pie. Of course, those were times for wearing elastic-waist pants so I could circle back for seconds of all my favorite dishes. When I look back over all those years and think about what I strive to recre[...]
