Monthly Archives: January 2015

Winter’s Garden

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Erin O'Neill

Winter gardening is hard on my pride. The garden largely looks empty, and the plants grow slowly. But grow they do, and upon closer inspection, there is a lot going on in the garden this time of year. If anything … Continue reading →

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Purging

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Erin O'Neill

I have a new habit: Getting rid of everything we do not love or use often. It is so liberating. I am letting go. Letting go of stuff we do not need. Letting go of guilt. Letting go of the … Continue reading →

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The 12 Days of Christmas

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Erin O'Neill

This year I did the 12 days of christmas for my stepdaughter. This is something that I have been contemplating doing for years. It was wonderful. It stretches out the fun and excitement of christmas, prevents christmas burn out, and … Continue reading →

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Sheer Opulence

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Erin O'Neill

Nothing better than spending time with family and old friends. Especially when this time includes a few moments of aloneness. Alone with coffee and good book. Surrounded by Love.

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