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...
I have jumped from diet to diet for most of my life, trying to find that magic formula to lose weight. It has been my constant battle. I actually know quite a bit about what foods are healthy and what foods work for my body. However, I don’t always use that...
When is the last time you heard yourself say, “I am getting old”? I know I say it whenever I forget something or hear my bones creak. As we age, we tend to forget what it was like to have youthful energy. Recently I followed a 21-day meditation with Deepak...
A friend of mine recently sent me an email from the IT person at the college she works at. She was asking him to recommend some positive daily news sources. She thought these would make a good post, and I agree. We need to know what is going on in the world and see...
One of the best things I learned from my mom, Marvel, is that she always made a point to play. She loved to have fun and laugh with others. (See “10 lessons my mom taught me” and “Marvelisms”). She was lucky enough to have a few of her kids live near her, which gave...
I love this new blogging journey I am on. I enjoy writing, and I love putting posts together with images. It’s fun to hear what others have to say and how the post may have touched them. I also love sharing my memories of my mom. But as much as I enjoy it, some...
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!
