On the Journey

The present is what we make of it, but our past and future are important. You can find the written version of this episode at my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/06/time-flows-forward/ I hope you enjoyed today's episode. Click the Like button and invite your friend to join us On the Journey. Subscribe to this channel so you don't miss an episode. You can also find me on Patreon...

You can find the written post on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/04/the-greatest-gift/ The video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/mGtXY_Uxtfk?si=tuw861gMKmDwrXnZ If you enjoyed today's episode click the Like button, subscribe to the channel so you don't miss the next #bloganuary topic, and invite your friends to join us On the Journey. You can also follow me over on Patreon for...

To college or not to college? Well, I will just try a few. This is a short episode in my #Bloganuary challenge over on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/03/when-you-grow-up/ If you enjoyed yourself, click that like button, share this with a friend and subscribe to this channel so you don't miss an episode. You can also follow me on Patreon for more content. Thank you for joining m...

This is part of my #Bloganuary series this month. Do you make time to play? Sometimes it can be difficult or even against our personality, but play is needed as much as air. You can read it over on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/02/time-for-play/ Thank you for joining me On the Journey. Click that Like button (leave a 5 star review, too) if you enjoyed yourself, subscribe so you do...

A happy new year to you all! This is the start of #Bloganuary over on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/01/my-biggest-challenges/ In this episode I talk my two biggest challenges this year. Follow me on Patreon HERE . Intro music by: moodmode from Pixabay

My gift to you is the December Snail Mail. Visit my blog to read or download and print your very own issue; print an extra and send it to a friend to brighten their day. I'll be back in the New Year and my third #Bloganuary blitz. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe, like and share it with your friends. You can also follow me over on Patreon for more content and longer pod...

Thank you, each and every listener from around the world. Your presence has been such an encouragement to me this year. I wish you the Merriest Christmas. If you enjoyed today's episode, please click that Like button and subscribe to my channel, the share it with a friend. There is always room for more On the Journey! Find this episode on my blog , where you can subscribe there as well. Follow...

For our family reading Christmas stories is one of the many traditions we celebrate in December. These books have been enjoyed for many years now and some show just how much they are dearly loved. Check out the photos on my blog for the stories that ranked in the favorites but didn't get a mention in the show. You can find this blog post here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2023/12/11/our-famil...

Is there a way to celebrate Christmas without all the stress, without so much stuff, without missing out on the joy? What if we shifted the way we look at gift giving? I think there is a simpler way to enjoy Christmas. You can find the written post at: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2023/12/09/a-less-is-more-christmas/ Thank you for joining me today. If you enjoyed today's episode, hit that lik...

At the beginning of 2023, I gave a great deal of thought and prayer to my focus for the coming twelve months. In this episode I share how I did and what I learned along the way. You can find the written post on my blog . If you enjoyed this episode hit that like button, subscribe to get the latest, and share it with a few friends. You can also follow me for more content on Patreon for free, or bec...

This year in the process of pursuing some goals, I learned some things about myself. I have been encouraged by these things, and I hope they will encourage you as well. Go to my blog to read it there and see all the photos I shared. If you enjoyed today's episode, please hit the like button, subscribe to get the latest, and most of all invite others to join us On the Journey (that means share...

If you have been following long, you'll know that I give a monthly review or preview of the books I'm reading. This episode is about the favorites from this past year of reading. I include a few of our favorite children's books as well. If you would like to hear about the books I've read search by the "Month" and "book stack" or "reads". There are two...

I woke to a winter wonderland this morning and it put me in mind of some of my favorite things. If you are looking for some new favorites look here first. Links to all the products are listed on my blog here . I do not receive any renumeration from the companies or individuals I am sharing. These are just my personal favorites. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe for more cont...

We go back in time to October 25, 2015. Be sure to visit the post link to listen to the song I shared there. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2015/10/25/first-principle/ You may also find me on Patreon for more podcasts and first look at Snail Mail each month. 💕

We have reached the end of the month and nearing the end of the season. Now is a time to reflect and ponder changes that happened and ones that you want to happen in the future. You can find a downloadable copy of Snail Mail on my blog. Be sure to share it with a friend. https://amybain.wordpress.com/2023/11/25/november-snail-mail-4/ You can also follow me over on Patreon , and if you want more au...

An early morning start for our trip to the DMZ, then a packed afternoon of sights and walking (always lots of walking). Be sure to visit my blog to see photos from this day's adventures here . Thank you for being part of a wonderful circle of friends. You really bring a special touch to my day. If you are enjoying the podcast, subscribe. To help others On the Journey, give this a thumbs up, st...

The gate this month is The Delegate. It was a fun challenge to create this issue. The herb featured this month is garlic. Yum! Go over to the blog post and download a copy for you and a friend. Remember to subscribe to the podcast (and the blog) so you get the next issue right in your inbox. Please, also join us over on Patreon for the monthly Chatting On the Journey podcast.

I review my three main reads and a couple of the books stack that I'm just browsing for fun (for as long as the library will let me have them). You can see the full stack at my blog here . Shout out to the UK for being the second most frequent readers of the blog this month! Thank you for visiting! While you are listening, click the subscribe button and be in the know when the next episode is...

Autumn is apple harvest time. What would you do with 160 pounds of fresh apples? In this episode I share one of the things we did (besides eating a lot of apples). Be sure to leave a comment below. You can find photos of our project on my blog here . Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Click the Like button (or thumbs up or stars) to help others see it. And if you have good friends, be g...

I was crunched for time -- trying to make a twelve month journal for my daughter. Rather than being on the verge of crying and missing her in the time we had left, I decided to pour my love into this creation. The journal itself came from Notebook Therapy . Check on the photos I share on the blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2023/10/10/a-bujo-creation/ If you are enjoying the podcast, please sub...

The Snail Mail theme this year is "gates" and for September we look at The Investigate. You can read and print out the newsletter, even share it with a friend, for this month from my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/september-snail-mail-4/ If you'd like to receive Snail Mail earlier in the month or the old-fashioned way (via postal service), you can by becoming one of m...

Autumn is my favorite time of year. I become more reflective this time of year. It is so beautiful out and I feel almost giddy walking through fallen leaves. I share a lovely little poem I found in this episode. Originally shared in the September Chatting on the Journey podcast, I decided to share it with you as well. It can also be found on my blog here . Be sure to follow me here or on my blog a...

I combined these two book stacks because I read only one book in August. I hope you will find a new book to read or find that I've shared about a favorite book of yours. Please leave a comment about which book you may search out or one that you are currently reading. Thank you visiting today. If you enjoy this podcast please click the Like button, subscribe and share, yes, please do. 💕 This e...

This month's theme is 'variegate'. This can apply to so many areas of our homes. I also share a little bit about the amazing wild herb plantain this month. Don't forget to hop on over to my blog and download your copy today! Send it the old fashion way to a friend who needs encouragement. A letter in the mail always brings a smile to the face. You can also find Snail Mail over on P...

This begins the final few days we had left in South Korea. We returned back to Seoul to see a few more things on our lists. One of my favorite experiences was touring the grounds of the Korean War Memorial. It was a beautiful place, so rich in emotion and honor. Please visit my blog to see all the wonderful photos. If you enjoyed today's episode, please like it, subscribe to hear about our tou...