I went for Coffee. It’s what One Does Here

take a break

OMG! I have a story to share today. Is Okay. Imagine if you will, we’re sitting together. Sipping tea. This is Afternoon Tea with Jacqueline. A sample of how we can connect during the Health Crisis. As you know, I’m in Portugal right now. Embracing the sunshine, fresh foods and local wines. What I haven’t…

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When They Fall From the Pedestal

Pondering Life Glitter

I’ve been pondering. I received a beautifully written story of how J.K. Rowlings’ personal feelings had left a Hogswarts fan feeling abandoned. Betrayed! (For those not in the know, the Harry Potter author took as stand against transgender self identification. You can read about it here.) And it stopped me in my tracks. I sat.…

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How Clutter Clearing Became Life Lessons

clutter clearing life lessons

Clutter clearing doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be an absolute delight. My handbag story brings me so much joy! I bought a new hand-bag. It’s absolutely perfect for me. I fell in love, and guess what…I’d cleaned out my old purses and hand-bags that I no longer love. So there…

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Finding the Bright Side of a Downright Nasty Bug

nasty bug

I’m impatient. Obstinate. And usually as fit as a fiddle. But… I caught some kind of downright nasty bug. A cold, with a hacking cough. And a snotty nose. And other icky symptoms of grossness. But the worst. OH lordie, the worst-possible-thing-to-get…FATIGUE! I slumped against the side of the shower. Sat down to brush my…

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Enjoy Peaceful Sleep to Feel Absolutely Fabulous

Sleep Like a Baby Guided Meditation

We all deserve to enjoy peaceful sleep. Recently I had the pleasure of working with a lovely young lady, who’d has the pants scared off her by an image on the internet. Not sleeping, sharing a room with her little brother, and getting increasingly anxious and irritated. That’s no way for an 8 year old…

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