On the Journey

In childhood we often have a comfort toy or blanket. And then we don't. So many of these childhood treasures end up in the trash bin. I want to share with you about my childhood friend. You can find the written version on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/a-listening-ear/ Click the Like button if you enjoyed today's episode. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And i...

Rather than a personal mission statement, I want to share about the golden thread in my life. You can find the written version of this episode here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/09/the-mission-of-a-whole-life/ Click the Like button if you enjoyed today's episode. I hope you'll subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's episode. And invite a friend to join us On the Journey. Yo...

I was intrigued by old people as a child. How did they get that way? I used to think getting old just happened to you and you really didn't have a choice over what kind of old person you ended up as. Now I know better. You can too. You can find the written version of this episode here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/live-to-thrive/ You learn more about Mary-Ann Shearer here: https://...

Nearly everything we do could be done differently, but would that be best? In this episode, I share three reasons why routines are time savers. You can find the written post on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/do-differently/ Click the Like button. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss an episode. And invite your friends to join us here, On the Journey. You can also follo...

Sound bites. Headlines. Texting. Short, abbreviated messages that are suppose to speak whole sentences. Well, if I got to write my own billboard, guess what I'd say. In today's episode, I share my billboard message. Find the written post on my blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2024/01/06/in-just-a-few-words/ If you enjoyed today's episode click that Like button, subscribe to the podc...

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...