It’s been a long eight days since my last “Ten Minutes” essay. And challenges have come. Still, I try to make each day special.

What made it so today?

I managed to do three errands in less than an

 … finish reading Still Lobbying for Peace-filled

The holidays are hurtling ahead of us, and there is much to do. Yet, this morning was so beautiful where I live that I just wanted to enjoy it and not consider my “To Do” list. I drove to the

 … finish reading Be Peace-filled

It’s been a lifelong challenge to look forward to shorter days in winter, where I awake before the sun is up and see its waning rays before dinner. I much prefer the long, leisurely sunsets of July.

However, I have

 … finish reading Coming to Terms with Grey

Actually I find myself becoming a hermitess since Hurricane Sandy and the presidential election. Both events vie for the winner of a contest regarding over-stimulation.

I was in New York City the Thursday before Sandy struck. We were all blissfully

 … finish reading Becoming a Hermit

In August of 2011, I wrote about a bad idea, the one where customers in retail shops don’t have to sign credit card receipts if the purchases are less than a certain set amount. It was a bad idea then;

 … finish reading Revisiting a Bad Idea

It’s been almost two weeks since I’ve blogged. And what a two weeks it’s been. I went to New York City unexpectedly but left in time to avoid Super Storm Sandy. In fact, the hotel I stayed at was evacuated

 … finish reading Recap

I’m depleted.

Have worked more than my usually allotted hours this week for Fred Flare. Have attempted to remain current with political news. Have met most of my social commitments. And have taken a surprise look at how busy

 … finish reading Friday Night Exhaustion

“You have to study the hands,” Earl said to me, continuing our square dance discussion. “My partner puts her hands where they’re supposed to be so I can grab them. “ The look on my face must have revealed my

 … finish reading A Show of Hands