Kindness is happening all of the time in little bits of love and compassion for each other. When you notice acts of kindness, it can be contagious and inspire you to do your own random act of kindness. It not only affects you and the recipient, but it affects...
This time of year in Minnesota is a huge transition from cold and snow to warmer weather and ice-free sidewalks. It takes a while to get there though, especially this year with the record amounts of snow that fell. Right now it is a big mud pile everywhere and lots...
Do you remember what your New Year’s resolution was? Did you stick with it? One of mine is to take more pictures, but I still seem to forget to do that! Fortunately, I found a better way to achieve our goals than a once-a-year resolution. It’s doing monthly...
My youngest child is graduating from college this spring and possibly moving out of state for a job. It recently occurred to me that I will soon have an empty nest. So what do I do now? An empty nest is when your children have grown up and left home. Empty nest...
Last weekend was my third trip to Sedona, Arizona. Every time I leave there, I come away feeling peaceful and inspired. Their website, visitsedona.com, boasts that Sedona is one of the country’s best places to visit when you are taking a break from everyday life,...
A Really Bad Day Earlier this month, I had a really bad day! I had been sick all weekend, and as I was lying around, I decided to apply for some online work. The following day I received a response from one of the jobs I applied for, and before I knew it, I was...
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!
