what are you doing new year’s eve?

well, that’s a wrap. the last day of 2013 is upon is, and i don’t know about you, but i…

a magical, free-spirited year: a look back over 2013.

friends, get ready for a comprehensive look back over this past year. it may be the longest post ever… enjoy!…

the top 10 lessons i learned in 2013.

1. set a goal and make it happen. for the past 2 years, i have chosen a word to focus…

enjoying the last few mysterious minutes of christmas day…

are you stuffed? or satisfied? do you feel exhausted? or energized? was it a peaceful day? or a wild &…

sometimes you gotta be defrocked in order to live with integrity.

do you remember this post of mine from about a month ago? i shared with y’all my views, thoughts, and…

a hometown tourist at the biltmore estate.

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” –  Marcel Proust on monday,…

sensory overload: holiday festivities!

well, this past week i have engaged in some seriously serious decking the halls and such. and before i know…

party time!

happy friday, friends! here in the mcguire-eriksson household things are full speed ahead with preparations for a full-blown housewarming/christmas party…

how inner peace unfolds.

you may think that my hit-and-miss blogging is due to the fact that i am super busy, and in some…

sensory overload. part 5.

it’s tuesday, and time to stop for a moment and think about all that has touched and piqued my senses…

wednesday wisdom. everyone has a story.

let me tell you where you can find some wise little people and a ton of inspiration… in an elementary…

sensory (super)overload. part 4.

there has been some serious sensory overload during the past week. from a 9 hour road trip in pouring rain…

wednesday wisdom. 7 ways to be grateful.

i came across an article in the huffington post about 7 things that thankful people do, of the 7 habits…

wednesday wisdom: inspiration from a bread baking buddhist monk.

a few weeks ago, i was asked by the newspaper to go and visit a bakery that specializes in gluten…

open hearts? no. open minds? no. open doors? no. open wounds? yes!

friends, it’s happening again. love is on trial. you know, when people get together and begin to decide who is…

sensory overload. part 2.

friends, we are only about one week out from thanksgiving!! woo hoo! i know that there are quiet a few…

making it. state by state.

you know, i’m lucky. in many, many different ways. but, today i am thinking about the joys and adventures i…

sensory overload.

i did a few posts in the past where i reflected on my week/weekend through my six senses… what did i…

“a closet is no place for a person to truly live.”

ok. this is just freaking awesome. it’s one of those amazing TED talks, motivational and inspiring talks & videos that…

making dreams come true over a cup of coffee.

i’d like to introduce you to the new series in asheville’s Mountain Xpress newspaper… “the fika files” that’s right! today…

you said the wait for a table was how long?

sunday morning i got a text from my brother: “do y’all have plans today? wanna do a late lunch… maybe…

time for a little homecomin’, y’all.

the theme for this year’s north carolina state fair was “a north carolina homecoming!”… totally appropriate for me, since it…

catching you up on the low-down: i’m writing for a newspaper!

remember that freelance contract thing that i wrote about two weeks ago? well, some things have been happening with that….

a balancing act in two parts.

I call them photo journeys for a reason. It’s more than just taking a photo of a random word for…

orange is the new black.

have you heard of that netflix series yet? that’s the name of it: orange is the new black. and  it…

contemplation and adventure. that’s how i roll.

computer in my lap. blanket covering my legs, with my toes peeking out (’cause my feet always get hot). a…

the single most important thing.

“the most important thing is to find out what the most important thing is” wrote shunryu suzuki in his book…