Wednesdays Wonders is back....

As the new year approaches the age old tradition of New Years Resolutions is once again passing through my mind.
Every year about his time I start strategically planning my successes for the coming year. I think it all through... fitness, financial, personal, relationships, work, you name it. Looking forward to set my future and improve my lifestyle. This year something new has come to mind, I should also take stock of the previous year that is winding down. Look back to ponder on my accomplishments of the previous year and inventory what went well and what could still be improved upon.
Like the origins of New Years Resolutions when the mythical god Janus is depicted not only looking forward but also behind we can take a lesson from that meaning and remember to take stock of the things we were able to accomplish as well as the things we still need some work on and like that mythical god, forgive those.
Suddenly by looking at what I have done instead of what I have not done and maybe even more importantly letting go of what I did not get done I feel a bit renewed. I have more energy to continue and do some more.
I suppose it may be a glass half full scenario, but since when is that a bad thing?
So here's to the new year coming, but also to the year in passing and to all the things that you DID get done and the many more that you WILL get done.

In her shoes....

The two women who influenced me most truthfully were my grandmothers. From the days of being a small child to short to reach the kitchen sink both of them always took the time to get a stool so I could reach and in turn they could teach.
From the days spent helping me understand the complexities of peeling potatoes to the fine art of timing the food to all get done at the same time. Something they gave to me even more important though was love, balance and strength.
Love of course to take in but also to share through food and the time spent preparing it. Balance because even when the day is bad the kitchen is zen, it brings all things into perspective and back to the basics of family and sharing. And strength, strength from confidence and knowledge passed on to me from two women who truly knew it all. Most importantly strength to resolve to pass it on to my children, nieces and nephews and some day my grand children. May I be as loving, balanced, fair and powerful as they were.
Thanks Grandma Belle and Grandma Oneita.