Death of a friend, Friendship, gratitude, Love, positive mindset, Uncategorized6 Comments

Good-Bye Friend.

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

I got incredibly sad news that a childhood girlfriend passed away recently. We were both 15 when we met at a Latvian summer camp and lived in the same cabin for two summers in a row. She was bubbly and … Continue reading Good-Bye Friend.

Baby Owls, Circle of Life, Coping Skills, Empt Nest, Love, Parent, Uncategorized2 Comments

Baby Owls are my “Drug of Choice”

June 5, 2020August 13, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

I have been in search of an elixir–something to take the edge off. A way for my brain to take a break from our world’s exploding problems… Traditionally my go-to’s for escaping are: Drinking wine, baking homemade bread, spending quality … Continue reading Baby Owls are my “Drug of Choice”

Coping Skills, COVID-19, Crafting, Friendship, Parent, positive mindset, Uncategorized5 Comments

“I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone…”

April 17, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

When this pandemic is over it will be the “sunshiniest” of days and I will be blasting Johnny Nash’s song over the speaker in my backyard and I will be dancing up a storm with family and friends. Together again! … Continue reading “I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone…”

Empt Nest, Hawaii Vacation, Keep It Real, positive mindset, Silly story, Travel with Children, Uncategorized2 Comments

Ambiance is Everything Dahlink…

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Ieva Melbardis

I arrive fatigued from a lengthy day of plane travel and head straight to the pool deck at our resort located on Waikiki Beach. With each step I take closer to my destination of a magnificent chunky teak chaise lounge … Continue reading Ambiance is Everything Dahlink…

Friendship, Girls' Weekend, Parent, Road Trip, Uncategorized2 Comments

Group Therapy In Session!

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

There is nothing better for my soul than having an episode of laughter that erupts deep from my belly, springs out through happy tears and finishes off with shoulders bobbing up and down only to erupt again in uncontrollable fits … Continue reading Group Therapy In Session!

Keep It Real, positive mindset, Silly story, Uncategorized4 Comments

Oopsy-Daisy

August 26, 2019August 27, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

I was walking our dog, Whiskey, early this morning when I witnessed a ridiculous sight. A guy riding a bike on the sidewalk, holding a stuffed hefty bag of items the size of Santa’s toy sack, tried to avoid on-coming … Continue reading Oopsy-Daisy

college kids, Parent, positive mindset, Road Trip, Uncategorized2 Comments

Brothers on a Road Trip

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

Music to my ears! I just got a text: “ FYI we made it to the hotel safe and sound”. You see my sons are on a long road trip from California to Denver, a 1300 mile journey with so … Continue reading Brothers on a Road Trip

positive mindset, shark encounter, stubborn as a mule, surfing, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Waves Are Calling And I Must Go.

July 13, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

Who has a loved one that is super stubborn? Or perhaps I should say “very determined” to soften this characterization… But as I want to keep my blog musings “real”, I have to say for the record that there are … Continue reading The Waves Are Calling And I Must Go.

Love, Parent, positive mindset, Sisters, the perfect gift, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Elusive Perfect Gift

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Ieva Melbardis

I am doing dishes, thinking to myself that I have waited too long to come up with a meaningful gift for my sister-in-law, Mara’s, 60th birthday. Sixty is after all a big deal. Especially when you have reached that age … Continue reading The Elusive Perfect Gift

car buying, Empt Nest, Parent, positive mindset, Uncategorized1 Comment