A friend of mine introduced me to the Desiderata poem. She told me that when she was growing up, she moved a lot. But no matter where she made her home, her mom always hung this poem on a wall. Her mom passed away 30 years ago. The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann will...
Summertime is here and another lake and party season have begun. Memorial Day, graduations, 4th of July, BBQs, weddings, Labor Day, etc. Lots of opportunities to eat and drink too much! In order to take care of our health, we need an alternative to the calorie-laden,...
Mother’s Day is coming up! And, whether you had the best mom, the worst mom, or the non-existent mom, she definitely taught you something about how to live your life. Whatever that was, thank her for it. Sometimes it is hard to know how your mother has shaped your...
The March basketball tournament (March Madness) starts next week, and for anyone who doesn’t follow sports as much as our family does, that is a college basketball tournament and a great way to have some fun with the family. This is how it works. The tournament...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you probably need gift ideas. But before we get to that, while I secretly think the greeting card industry made up this holiday, it does have a story of origin. I found this version of the story at CBN.com. The story of...
This is the weather forecast for this week in Minnesota! (January 2019) That is cold, but it’s not extremely unusual for us. We are hearty souls here in the north. Many of us question why we live here most January’s, but then we remember what it’s like the other...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!
