My Christmas Wish
kdillon2014-12-01T12:01:56+00:00Visiting the blog of one of my favorite writers this morning, I struggled to comment on her post. I could close the tab and exit without leaving a trace of my visit, but I wanted to share
On Never Getting Old
kdillon2014-08-16T09:16:37+00:00It is not length of life, but depth of life. - Ralph Waldo Emerson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am never going to get old. It's not that I fear aging, but rather don't want to be that
Making Time to Learn and Bond
kdillon2013-09-20T12:03:28+00:00Fully embracing life and being happy has been a goal that has remained a constant in my life since the split from my ex. In fact, shortly after our separation, I made a bucket list.
Scheduling Time for Having Fun
kdillon2013-02-12T12:14:27+00:00Fun. That's the new project in my OmniFocus task management system. It might seem sad that I had to add a project to have fun, but it's a way to ensure fun activities don't become
Creating Balance with New Year’s Resolutions
kdillon2013-01-04T12:30:00+00:00Last year I wrote an anti-New Year's resolutions post. It was about picking fun goals to focus on, and enjoying the year. The idea was to not create a list that is frustrating and impossible
20 Traits Happy People Have in Common
kdillon2012-12-14T13:41:02+00:00One of the three tenets of Naked Girl in a Dress is happiness, which is why it is written about here often. I have touched upon topics of gratitude, embracing change, optimism, forgiveness, happiness being
Focus on the Good
kdillon2012-11-09T18:28:56+00:00After writing a non-resolution post at the beginning of the year, I followed it up a few days later with a three-word commitment. The exercise in choosing three words to be ever mindful of as
Dare to Dream Big
kdillon2012-11-07T13:17:16+00:00As we were driving recently, my son shared with me his life plan (his words). Some of his dreams I have heard before, but a few new ones were added as well. Here's what he
What Would You Do with an Extra Hour in Your Day?
kdillon2012-11-05T12:40:53+00:00Fall back. Two of the best words this time of year. I become gleeful over the idea of having an extra hour. I would prefer sixty minutes each day though. It seems one thing holding
Pause. Breathe. Start Anew.
kdillon2012-11-03T08:00:43+00:00Back-to-school rush. Three fall sports activities. Watching professional baseball. Halloween. The first half of fall has been busy for me, but there is a lull. Kid and professional baseball is over, a school routine is