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Welcome to the unemployment line, AGAIN! So I'm jobless again. That didn't last long did it? And I'm kind of glad too, because I really wasn't happy there. It seems to me that I just don't like the every day 9 to 5, or in my case, 7-2pm drag of working in an office, under flourecent lights, etc. I just don't fit in to the norm of society! I can really feel the difference too, not just physically, but mentally. I've been cranky for the last 2 weeks. No energy. Angry. I knew I needed some time in nature. This morning (in the heat) I took a walk around the ponds here. It felt so good to my soul. The green of the trees, the smell of the damp ground and woods, and the trickling of a little stream. This is telling me something! On the same subject, the other day while web surfing I found this: "laughter yoga". Have you ever heard of it? Take a look. If the video doesn't load, click on the above link. So I said to myself, "I've...

FRESH SALSA 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 can chopped green chilies 1 small can chopped black olives 1 1/2 tbs. vinegar 3 tbs. oil 1 teaspoon garlic salt handful of chopped cilantro salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingrediants and chill before serving Enjoy!

I'm a retreat crusader -- because I see retreats save women's souls. Retreats renew, remind, revivify your entire being. Retreats remind you what you love about yourself and your life. Retreats allow you to see what it's time to let go of. Retreats bring back your passion and work miracles on your exhausted self. Yet you often can't make the time to travel to a retreat, and left to retreat on your own, sometimes your retreats may not feel as life changing. Enter Virtual Retreats! Virtual Retreats are regular part of the Comfort Cafe experience. This call was part of our April Virtual Retreat -- I'm sharing the extra "Comfort Cafers only" call with you. Listen with your heart and you'll be creating your own retreat in no time. http://www.comfortqueen.com/newsletter/yummy-taste-5 Happy Retreating, Jen P.S. One perk of the Comfort Cafe is a regular chance to win free participation to some of my live retreats -- including Kripalu and other gro...

Welcome back friends! This month Etsy Blogger's street team has chosen LazyTcrochet as the featured shop for June. Her shop is filled with many items created in modern style as well as old-world styles in knit and crochet. This is my favorite item from her shop. Hand Knit Green Wide Scarf Shawl or Capelet She is also a proud member of the EtsyFAST (Fiber Arts Team) and the ClevelandTeam on Etsy, and is being featured on FOX 8 news representing the ClevelandTeam as part of the ClevelandHandmade.com. Please stop by her shop and see what she has to offer and stop by her blog just to say Hi! http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com

Priorities. I've had to set priorities on just what I can accomplish in a day. Work, exercise, meditate, time with God, taking care of the home, managing my shops on-line, making new jewelry, marketing my jewelry, looking for local shops, just to name an average day. So, of course, I've neglected this blog and following the blogs that I like to read. I'm off today, from the new job that is, and let me tell you; it is so hard, physically to get back into things when you haven't worked for 8 months. I'm out of shape, gained weight(which I've mentioned to a few recently). And my chosen profession takes alot of physical capabilities. I'm on my feet the entire time, I have to lift heavy dogs, walk them, do laundry, clean hospital; these are just some of the physical tasks required in addition to my veterinary nursing skills that I must perform also. I am soooo tired an the end of the day. My feet hurt, ankles hurt, my back hurts, I usually have a headache. BUT, I...

Authentic comfort come when you know you're connected to something larger than yourself and you allow yourself to be fed by that larger energy. Knowing how to do this will make a profound difference in your life. It has nothing to do with believing in a higher power, FYI. It does mean you realize you don't make the air you breath or the gravity that holds you to the earth. The Not Quite So Daily Dollop Resourcing = Drawing on Something Greater than Ourselves Right now, reading this, wouldn't it be energizing, utterly comforting and mood changing to let yourself draw from something than other than what you have to do, haven't done yet, or are sure you won't get to? This is where you may often find yourself unconsciously putting your attention – on what isn't here or isn't enough or isn't done yet. And thus, you may be trying to draw energy, sustenance and inspiration from what isn't here. Or you may draw energy from your own strengths, talents, and wi...

Well, I must admit, I did better (on my home show) yesterday than anticipated. A few more people came than expected, and I made a good number of sales! Unfortunately ,this is the only photo that turned out. The rest were all shaky, blurry, from my nervously awaiting hands, I guess. This shows the center of my table where I themed my southwest style items. I tried to group everything according to categories, and it did have a nice flow. Good practice for if, and when I decide to do a arts and crafts show of any kind. The Yart Sale was not that great though. And that seemed to be the general consensus of sellers on Etsy as I checked the forums today. Many are continuing their sales. I am one of them. I am continuing to offer 30% OFF ALL LISTED PRICES IN THE YART SALE SECTION of my shop until the end of June. Now these are great prices on jewelry pieces, so you might want to stock up on birthday, or holiday gifts now. So, for the rest of the summer, I've decided to offer a special eve...