I have two versions of a Perfect Day. Today I had version #1: the off-duty day. Off-duty Perfect Day has four simple ingredients: A beautiful place (great weather helps) Wonderful food My husband and kids plus a few other family members or friends A great book to read between activities Today’s Perfect Day was in […]
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One Weekend, One Meeting, Changed Everything
In the spring of 1999, I had a big decision to make. I had been accepted to all three colleges I applied to, the three best schools in the state for music education (debatable, of course, but approved by all my music teachers). Ithaca was out; though I loved the school, it was much too […]
Activity, Event: Is “Doing” Always Better?
There’s a saying people use sometimes to decide whether or not to do an activity: “When I’m 80, will I be glad I did this event (skydive, go to the theater, leave the house) today?” This question is designed to push the person toward activities that create memories. And while that’s a noble goal, I […]
Absorbed in My Inner Self
Hello everyone! I’m sorry for disappearing for a week. I know you were all wondering, where’s Leanne? Where was her usual Wednesday post? Where was the Friday book review? Or maybe you didn’t notice I was gone. That’s okay too. We all have busy lives, and we occasionally get absorbed in our families, our work, […]
Ten Movies That Teach Gratitude
I know Friday is usually my book review post, but today I’m going to switch it up. A list of ten movies that teach gratitude! 1. It Could Happen To You (1994). Gratitude lesson: If you appreciate and give to other people more than yourself, you will receive riches far beyond lottery winnings (Charlie and […]
November Mini-Series: Gratitude
Remember in the beginning of October, when I was excited about the 31 day blog challenge that so many of my favorite bloggers (Modern Mrs. Darcy, Carrie Willard) participated in? I’d said I wasn’t quite ready to take the challenge myself, but mentioned that I had an idea for a November blog series. Well, here […]