All by myself

This past Sunday I rode my bike to brunch and it was AWESOME. It was only a ten-mile round trip bike ride, but I rode home all by myself.

Family, Day to DayNora BruceApril 2, 2019Get outside, strong, be happy, do what makes you happComment

How can I help?

As a Mom, wife and full-time employee, I tend to believe that I have no time left in my day to give to others. I can make a donation here and there, and sometimes I am able to help a friend with their resume or write a webpage or two, but it doesn’t feel like feel like I am really helping.

Day to Day, FamilyNora BruceApril 2, 2019Help, Be a witness, Do what you can, kindness is everythingComment

Release and Replace

There is a full moon tonight. It is also the first day of Spring. Spring feels more like the new year than January 1st to me. Everything is fresh and new and growing.

Soul FoodNora BruceMarch 20, 2019Full Moon, Self Love, Release and ReplaceComment

Mise en place

I enjoy the process of decluttering. It is organizing and making a home for every item, that takes so much time. I have been trying to work on a closet or cabinet, a few times every week.

Family, DIYNora BruceJanuary 29, 2019Organizing, KonMari, Cleaning, PeaceComment

Curly Joe

It is so hard to say goodbye to Curly. He has been a treasured friend to us for over 15 years.

FamilyNora BruceJanuary 15, 2019Curly, Goodbye, Love, familyComment

10 things to say to someone who's stressed out

I love you. I’m saying it even though I hope you know it’s true without being told. I’m saying it even though you might give me an eye-roll in return.

FamilyNora BruceDecember 27, 2018stress, teenComment

Time not money

Important reminder as we race towards Christmas and time off. Spending time with someone is the only way to create and strengthen a relationship.

FamilyNora BruceDecember 12, 2018Christmas, experiences make the best gifts, time not moneyComment

Holy leaves, Batman!

We had our first real storm of the season last nigh and WOW, the leaves on our street are off-the-hook.

GardeningNora BruceNovember 29, 2018leaves, sacramento, beyerford heights, arden, sycamore, fall, winter, loveComment

I speak for the trees

We planted eight trees recently and I am so excited to watch them grow! At our old house we planted six trees and two smoke bushes. In this house, we have now planted 13 trees and three smoke bushes. I cannot confirm or deny that I am done planting.

GardeningNora BruceNovember 29, 2018trees, yard, green acres, sacramento, gardening, shade, loraxComment

Thank you, Elvis

This week in California is hard. The air is terrible. The loss of lives and property is devastating. I am intentionally looking for the beautiful stories that are rising from the ashes. The stories of heroism and generosity. I am waiting to hear the plan so we can prevent this from happening again. I am hopeful and heartbroken, but you can choose to be both.

Day to Day, FamilyNora BruceNovember 15, 2018remain hopeful, grateful, positive, focus, energy, love, careComment

Halloween

Halloween is one of my absolutely favorite times of the year. I love the decorating, planning, costumes, treats and tricks. I plan to ALWAYS celebrate.

Nora BruceNovember 1, 2018Comment