Ten years ago when I turned 60 I blogged everyday …
Five years later I made it halfway through 2021 (and all the way through turning 65) …
So here I am, contemplating a third try for my 70th after a year when I barely showed up (because 2025 absolutely did not inspire). Which is to say, no promises … but I dare to hope that 2026 could be different.
As always, I find inspiration from Kindred Spirits. Today’s inspiration comes from Fiona Dempster in Australia …
May each and every one of us experience peace, joy, and wellness in the year to come!
Thank you Liz for the warm wishes for 2026. Joy and peace, as well as wellness, are so essential but the first two have been hit and miss in 2025. Although I tend to hold an optimist viewpoint, I am sure that, at least for the first half of 2026, this hit and miss will continue, at least until the midterms! You will turn 70 later this year and will honor this time by more blog posting. I, on the other hand, will be close to ending my 70's, I will be79 in September. In thinking about the year ahead, I've decided to use less words; to give myself a year of quiet. After a year of many emails, singular and group, as well as story filled blog comments, the need to sit back, read, "listen" looms large and I am calling this coming year, a year of quiet contemplation and introspection, something I've needed to do for the past few years.
ReplyDeleteForgot to say that the above comment is by Marti.
DeleteMarti - “Listen” is a challenging discipline, one I’ve tried to practice more than once. That said, “quiet” is a blessing in a world where there is too much noise.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family. May 2026 be a better year.
ReplyDeleteTruly … hoping for a better year in every way imaginable
Delete(((Liz))) this is such a fabulous quilt, love your colours and sense if whimsy ! May peace and kindness prevail !!!
ReplyDelete(((Mo))) … I continue to dream of a world where love is the answer
DeleteWishing you peace this year Liz - and every year. Your blog posts always bring a smile and your marvellous stitching is an inspiration. May this year bring kindness and care, hope and generosity with it. go well.
ReplyDeleteMay peace be in your corner of the world as well
DeleteI've dearly missed your more frequent posts; they've brought so much inspiration and cheer. I look forward to what you will share. Wishing you a happy new year of good health and strength to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continued presence … it means a lot
DeleteYou’ve had such good distractions! But of course I’d love to see you here more. Happy New Year ! Dee
ReplyDeleteWe do have fun! And it feels good to be back to blogging, for however long it lasts.
DeleteP.S. Your Christmas mouse was very good company this past month.
Liz~ Count me among those that have missed you here on the blog, but understand as well. May 2026 hold goodness for all, everywhere...more peace, more love, more joy, more just going while content.
ReplyDeletePS What a fun looking back this was! You are really quite amazing, you know.
(((hugs)))
Oops, that was Nancy :)
DeleteI daresay contented content would be the best ... and aw shucks, thank you (I blush)
DeleteHappy New Year Liz! I, too, would love to hear from you more often, but also understand the lack of inspiration that this last year has engendered. Also, complaints from me are a pot calling the kettle black. This is Dana.
ReplyDeleteDana - Thank you for understanding ... please know it goes both ways, always. May 2026 bring you gentle joys and memories
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