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Distracted By Beauty III (Always Look Up)

Kathi / October 29, 2015 / 14 Comments

This summer, I spent a lot of time looking up. Before I left for Slave Lake, I’d seen a painting while out for lunch with two of my sisters and my niece. It…

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Temporary Life/Travel

Distracted by Beauty II (It’s Everywhere)

Kathi / November 1, 2014 / 7 Comments

Beauty is everywhere. Just look. I recently stopped everything to watch this sunrise. I am reminded to slow down. Stop if I must. And notice. Somewhere between this…

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Kathi Ostrom Gowsell

In 2011, I was sitting at my desk in a corporate office wondering why. I had two grown children on the verge of flying the nest and a husband working 8 hours away. It was obvious change was needed. For eight years, I lived what I called My Temporary Life, spending 6 months at home and 6 months in a contract destination with my husband. I've reconnected with him and my writing. I've examined family life, observed the world around me and written about it in my journal and on my blog. It’s now thirteen years later. I’ve transitioned through the empty nest. The Temporary Life has come to an end. For five years I worked back at a desk job but am officially retired from traditional work. Finally. Now, I’m focused on creative revival and ready to share all that is good in life!

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