I have to call it “swinging a club” because I am not sure if
my actions at the driving range could be classified as golfing. Many
years ago, I used to occasionally go golfing. I have golf shoes and
clubs, however I have not had time to play in years. Maybe I was “thinking big,” as Little Golden Books recommends,
but I thought that I might try to start playing this sport again.
A way to survive the empty nest and a "cracked "relationship with a fun daily challenge of new experiences, reflections, sources, and some biblical guidance. I hope this blog which offers a fun journey to survive by trying something new, either vicariously or by doing, will result in a survival tool kit to replace the past familiar doing, giving, and/or incorporating the interest of your child or your long gone love interest, with some new self interest(s).
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Day 49 Festival of Hope
I have been to all kinds of rock concerts but I have never ventured
to a Christian/rock concert. On my way
home from my Purdue visit, a last min text united me with some friends at the Festival
of Hope. Little Golden books reminds us to “give thanks” and this was a great
way to give thanks with music. There were groups from the Charlie Daniels Band to
Michael W. Smith (listen) and Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham spoke.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Day 48 Rodeo
(Please Read Day 1 if this your first blog Visit)
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book invites us to “play hard”. I think a Rodeo fits in that category. I have always loved horses. I used to ride English saddle
and I have been to horse shows and polo
matches but for this challenge I was ready to “cross over the tracks”
and go western at the North Washington Rodeo.
and go western at the North Washington Rodeo.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Day 47 Chainsaw
Enjoying a bonfire with some friends gave me the
opportunity, as recommended by Little
Golden Books, to “learn something new.” In
my new journey, striving to be self sufficient in
all things is a continual goal and
so I jumped at the opportunity to learn how to cut up the wood and start my own
fire!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Day 46 Fishing
I have never been one to go fishing. Fishing just seemed too much like a low energy sport
and I am not good at waiting for something to happen. I am more of a “make it happen” type of person. Little
Golden Books reminds us to take a mental health day and since this a new journey- I
tried fishing when I was in Columbus, Ohio.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Day 44, 45 Past Friendships/Columbus Ohio
Better to have a few
close friends than a sea of others.
In Maslow's theory, establishing deep satisfying interpersonal relationships
with a few people is a trait of a self- actualized person. There
is something special when you have a
friend from the past , who can fit right back into the present and continue into the future. I have that in my friend Kellie from Columbus, Ohio.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Day 43, 44 OFF TO PURDUE/EMPTY NEST
Everything I Need to Know I learned from a Little Golden Book reminds us to, "love… and your ship will come in.
As long as you do your life is bound to be Golden.” This is the weekend that my
son starts his new chapter and his mom really starts hers. This was the weekend that
I moved my son into Purdue University in Indiana.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Day 41, 42 Taiwanese and Thai experience
Nickki Thai Kitchen /Jacket from Boutique Day 40 |
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book, invites us to experience
some culture. I was able do a little of that with some authentic Taiwanese food at
Everyday Day Noodle in Squirrel Hill. Coincidentally two days later, I found myself having Thai food at Nickki Thai Kitchen on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Again this blog is not going to turn into a Trip Advisor food blog because I can’t hold a candle to a friend on this
site known as “Twistedintheburg” who has
over 40 thousand followers!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Day 40 Upscale Consignment
On my way back from a delicious lunch, I stumbled on Designer Days Boutique, an upscale consignment store in Squirrel Hill. I have frequented garage
sales, flea markets, and thrift stores but never a consignment store that had quality
and prices like Nordstroms. I love a good bargain so in I went.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Day 39-Bella Luna-Supermoon
Supermoon |
Everything I Need to Know I learned from a Little Golden Book, suggest that
we take time to “stargaze.” According Maslow’s theory, having an appreciation of nature and beauty are
characteristics of one who is reaching self –actualization. Last night, while sitting around a bonfire, I enjoyed
the Supermoon, which is a full moon closest to the earth during its' orbit. At
this time, the moon is 14% bigger and 30% brighter!
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Day 38- Off to NYC?
NYC is one of my favorite places to go and I had a taste
of it Friday Am while walking to meet a friend for breakfast ON THE NORTHSIDE
of Pittsburgh! Yes it’s a movie set for the movie Southpaw about a boxer. Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book suggests that we sometime daydream so why not pretend for a moment?
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Day 37 Past with a New Twist-Bicycle Cafe
Transform something
old into a new creation
The North Park Boat House has been recently transformed into
a bicycle themed bar/restaurant. Don’t worry, this blog is not going to turn into a Trip Advisor
review of places to eat. However this was another nostalgic moment because I
remember being at the park boat house with my son to rent paddle boats
and now it’s a “hot spot.” As a teen,
this part of the park was also reserved for carousing
in cars trying to meet boys. Thus, this is
a old place with a new twist.Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Day 36-Religious Relics -St. Anthony's Chapel
Tucked away on Troy Hill in Pittsburgh, is a beautiful chapel
with over 5000 religious relics. This collection is second in number only to
the Vatican. Living here all my life, I
can’t believe I never ventured to see St Anthony's Chapel. Today was the journey of the relics.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Day 35 Phipps Conservatory
Outdoor Garden |
Be thankful for the beauty
and life found in nature.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from A Little Golden Book reminds us to “savor the seasons as they roll
around”. In Maslow’s theory appreciation and the search for beauty are
part of the “esteem needs” on the ascending
pyramid that reaches self-actualization or obtaining peak experiences. I observed beauty in nature and savored the summer season by walking though Phillps Conservatory's summer
flower show.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Day 34- Lawn Bowling
(Please read Day 1 if this is your first blog visit)
As an Italian, we grew up with bocce ball but I never heard
of Lawn Bowling. I found out that it’s an English sport from the 13 century and you can try it for free on
Thursday nights near the north end of Frick Park (on Reynolds Street) with the local lawn bowling club.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Day 32,33 Mommy Fix-Kennywood Park
A Girls Day Out |
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from A Little Golden Book reminds us to “frolic.” In Maslow’s theory being "child like" is a characteristic of a person who is self actualized or reaching their personal best. What better
way to be child like than at an amusement park. This was a new challenge to be at a park with little girls.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Day 31 Randy Land-Overcomer
(On this first week of spring 2017, I thought that I would re-post a post from 2014. It's a look back at Randy Land and the blog beginnings- new beginnings- Happy Spring! )
It’s a celebration when you accomplish what you set out to
do. What better way to end this blog month than with a visit to Randy Land which
is an explosive burst of color and uniqueness.
I can’t explain it you just got to go there. The best part of the
visit was Randy’s electric energy. In Randy’s world, “Plant yourself and you will grow many directions… you do not have to be
one way, try new things, develop new things, be new things and you will help
yourself and help others.”
I did it! I reached a
month of trying new things! Overcomer dance (listen while you read).
Peace |
Part of Randy's Garden at Randy Land |
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