well, that’s a wrap. the last day of 2013 is upon is, and i don’t know about you, but i…
Year: 2013
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…
and the celebrations continue…
Four years ago, on a beautiful, snowy Swedish day, I married my amazing Lina. It has been an incredible 4th…
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 &…
Christmas to Me.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book of all time, so, back in September, when I ran…
the magic of the winter solstice.
happy winter, northern hemisphere family! “There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that…
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,…
fika dreams do come true.
you know, 2013 was a year of making dreams come true. but, more of that later when i do a…
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…
wednesday wisdom: how to live.
“This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every…
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…
whoa! it’s december already!
i think this month snuck up on me. i was totally not prepared. like, not at all. first of all,…
let the holiday season begin!
it’s official. the turkey has been eaten. the food coma has been cured. and the official holiday season has begun….
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…
sensory overload. part 3.
hi! it’s tuesday, so i’m a day late. but, oh well. i’ve been pretty busy on account of it’s not…
my response to your response.
whoa. i am overwhelmed by the response i have had after telling my story about my experience with the UMC and LGBT…
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…
wednesday wisdom: it’s all about community.
today i hosted a fika at a cafe for local coffee lovers who have stumbled onto my 40 days fika…
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…
wednesday wisdom. the words of cornel west.
“The country is in deep trouble. We’ve forgotten that a rich life consists fundamentally of serving others, trying to leave…
living like a lily.
oh lord, here we go again. what is wrong with me? why can’t i just trust the process? here i…
a little halloween recap.
i was back in the states for halloween this year… and it was great! after three years in sweden (one…
missing you & moving on.
you know what? i miss blogging here on a regular basis. i miss it a lot. i miss y’all a…
ode to autumn.
is there anything better in autumn than a cozy, chilly, rainy day at home? outside the leaves are all golden,…
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…
celebrating the weekend with some new music.
i just have to share with you some amazing music that i have discovered this week. and they both just…
same love.
watch this video, and then read on… most of y’all know that even though lina and i are legally married,…
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….
what’s your daily mantra?
good morning, friends & family! here’s a little thursday love and pep from me to you. peace and love –…
those last summer moments…
upon arrival late friday night, i just had to go out to the dock & breathe in the sea air….
instagram love.
just a few photos from my week captured on my phone… i’ve been feeling the love. coffee love. autumn love companion…
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…
in a perpetual state of disbelief and excitement.
hi friends. i have some really big news. like. h. u. g. e. on friday, i got a contract to…
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…