Tag Archives: Enjoying the Little Things in Life

Exercise — And My Love-Hate Relationship with It!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Carolyn Mustian

I’m not a big fan of exercise. I hate to sweat and I’m not athletic. I don’t consider myself particularly coordinated and I definitely lack rhythm. I tried ZUMBA classes a couple of times, but of the hundred or so … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!!!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Carolyn Mustian

Another New Year rolled around and my world doesn’t look any different the day after New Years than it did the day before. I’m actually mildly amused that we celebrate the turning of a calendar page, an artificial counting of time … Continue reading →

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Living Life Large

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Carolyn Mustian

The waste collection man knocked on my door one quiet Sunday afternoon. “Just checking on your service,” he said. “Does only one family live here?” “Yes,” I answered, thinking his question a bit odd. “Well, it seems like you have … Continue reading →

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I Love Exclamation Points!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Carolyn Mustian

I’m an exclamation point kind of gal. I realize that I sprinkle exclamation points way too freely throughout my writing — not that they cost anything to use! I just use them liberally because I like them! They speak to … Continue reading →

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Pink Ribbon Mania

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Carolyn Mustian

“You don’t have to do the pink thing if you don’t want to,” a health care provider said to me during one of our conversations before chemo began. At that time, early in my treatment process, I didn’t understand the … Continue reading →

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A Puddle-Centric Perspective

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Carolyn Mustian

My husband recently had this conversation with a four-year-old boy who came to his office for a routine dental visit.  He always tries to engage children in chat as they walk toward the exam room, a technique to help them … Continue reading →

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My First Tee-Shirt Quilt — Finally Finished!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Carolyn Mustian

I just sewed the last stitches in my first tee-shirt quilt production. It’s created out of my husband’s favorite tees from Promise Keeper conferences he attended over the years with other cool guys. I loved making this quilt for him … Continue reading →

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Memories for the Next Generation

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Carolyn Mustian

Christmas season is chocked full of memories, emotions, tender moments, and history – lots of family history. We all have images of how we want Christmas to happen in our families, as though it were dripped from the brush tips of … Continue reading →

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Passion for Life!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Carolyn Mustian

When my book was first published, I was advised by many experts in the field that I should start a blog. People today want to know the author whose works they are reading. I wrote a few entries, and stalled. What … Continue reading →

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