Tag Archives: New Year

Rearview Mirror and The Road Ahead

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Jan Morrill

Steve and I are leaving for DC after work today to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with Andrea and her family. On these 6+ hour drives, we often listen to audio books or podcasts or favorite music. But what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, new year | Tagged Marginalian, Maria Popova, New Year, New Year Resolutions, Year in Review | 3 Comments

The Loveliness of Liminal

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Jan Morrill

This morning, as on many mornings, I scrolled through social media posts while sipping hot coffee I’d anticipated from the moment its fresh-brewed aroma first woke me. I smiled at photos of friends’ recently past Christmases, but noticed a curious … Continue reading →

Posted in new words, Uncategorized | Tagged liminal space, New Year, New Year Resolutions, resolutions | 2 Comments

2021 Treasures

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Jan Morrill

BEHIND THE SCENES: I’ve had a WordPress “new post” blank screen up on my computer for . . . let’s just say “a long time” . . . trying to think of a title for my end-of-year blog post. Finally, … Continue reading →

Posted in new year, Uncategorized | Tagged 2022, Corinne Westphal, Dad, New Year, pandemic, social media, wabi sabi | 9 Comments

Happiness Jar: #1 – Mommy Love

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jan Morrill

On New Year’s Day, I read a post on Facebook by Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) about Happiness Jars. At first, I read it and thought, “What a nice idea.” But in the few days that have passed, her post … Continue reading →

Posted in Happiness Jar, Happy New Year | Tagged Elizabeth Gilbert, happiness, Happiness Jar, New Year | 6 Comments

Goodbye, Old Friend

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Jan Morrill

The story of love is hello and goodbye. ~~Jimi Hendrix I’ve had many relationships in my life that have come and gone, for a variety of reasons. Often, to overcome the sadness that often arrived with the end of the … Continue reading →