Tag Archives: pause

#34: Visit the Minnehaha Depot (a Minnesota Historic Site)

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Stef

I’ll be honest: item #34 only made my 101 list because it is a state historic site. When I created my “101 things to do in 1001 days” itinerary, I knew I wanted to include every historic site in the … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? Plenty.

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Stef

Picking up my standard prescription refill at the pharmacy, the new technician asked for my name. I replied, “Last name ‘J-O-N-E-S-hyphen-S-M-I-T-H’, first name ‘S-T-E-F-A-N-I-E’.” The tech clicked the corresponding letters on the keyboard, then paused while the online system retrieved … Continue reading →

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What I like about me

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Stef

One of my writing friends achieved a milestone with her blog today – she published her 100th post. (Woot!) To celebrate her accomplishment, she decided to celebrate herself – and she loudly and proudly wrote 10 things she likes about … Continue reading →

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#59: Check out the observation deck at the Foshay Tower

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Stef

Every culture has characteristics that make it unique from others. Germans are notorious for being so direct and honest that often times they border on harsh, whereas Indians are raised to be so collaborative and accommodating that at times their … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Go on a wellness vacation

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Stef

For many, many years, I have fantasized about going on a spa vacation somewhere. Spending a week or so sitting on a chaise in a plush white robe, getting my feet massaged while eating bon bons, looking at gorgeous views while … Continue reading →

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People, be cool.

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Stef

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit my parents at their soon-to-be-full-time retirement house. (My mom is living there half-time; my dad hopes to join her in the next 6-8 months or so, at which point they will … Continue reading →

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21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stef

A friend of mine posted a link to this blog on Facebook; and as I scrolled through the first few pictures on this post, a smile on my face grew. But as I continued viewing and reading, the casual smile … Continue reading →

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Puppy love

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Stef

I participate in a meditation community where members share brief stories via email about how their practice is going. It’s a way for the individual doing the sharing to delve deeper into his/her practice, and a way for people receiving … Continue reading →

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#82: Answer the “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Stef

I can’t remember how or why I stumbled on the list of “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”; but if answering a mere 50 questions will result in liberation, I’m totally willing to do that work! So, over the … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Stef

Today I had to make a difficult decision: was I going to honor the life of a former colleague at a memorial service, or celebrate the life of my husband by participating in his birthday plans? Missing either event did … Continue reading →

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