Inconsequential Journals

  You may have looked at this title and instantly thought of family, friendships or important traditions in your life. This is not what this post is about. I am taking a much more light hearted look at my world today. I need it and you probably do too. This post is a salute to things you rarely replace. I'm not talking about refrigerators or dishwashers. I'm pointing toward the little things cluttering up drawers and closets that are necessary to life but you only use occassionly; the buy it once and you're done ever present bits and pieces. By now, some of you may be scoffing. You wish that the shopping list was shorter. But, I guarantee you have items in your house too that have sat around a while. I was reminded of something I read recently just this morning as I reached for a cotton ball. It was a random social media post about using Worcestershire sauce only once in a blue moon. Admittedly the chefs in our home go through it at a noticable rate but it made me think abo...

 Today is Friday the 13th. As a kid, my friends and I would talk about this "cursed" day cautioning everyone to take extra care. The slightest amount of spilled milk was held up as valid proof that the day brings nothing but misery. As an adult, I no longer worry about those problematic points on the calendar. It's days like yesterday which ignite a worried inner monologue. You literally could not put down your phone without another major news event breaking. So this morning, I am chosing to put it away for a few minutes to focus on my journal. When things get overwhleming, it can be helpful to take some time to regroup. Put your thoughts and feelings to paper. Write, draw, scribble, list whatever you are feeling in the moment. Use colors to reflect your mood. Perhaps you are feeling gratitude that you awoke safe and comfortable in your bed. Perhaps you'd like to unload some bad energy or simply think about something else for a change. Draw a dumpster fire, a field of...