Google Calendar’s Secret Codewords

Greetings all!

As I was reviewing my upcoming week in Google Calendar, I realized how much I enjoy seeing an event image. One of my favorites - which, alas, I have not yet  planned! - is “synchronized swimming”!😊

You can see gym, lunch, dentist, and so much more at a glance on your phone.

To get an image, sometimes you have to put more than one word, and some images look strange or just missing - so this is not very intuitive. For example, “pay bill” makes me think of going to the beach because of the waves and potentially a hot weather warning.

There is no “meeting” or “contact” image but I did find “reach out to” (make sire to include ‘to’).

Also you cannot plan for “work” – is this a sign that work should not be on our calendar? I did discover “interview” and “week planning” are good approximations.

Do you have any useful or unusual Google Calendar codewords? Drop me a line! 

Source: https://theintelligence.com/20085/google-calendar-codewords/

The World Would Be Dull Without You

Greetings all! 

Just in case you need to hear this: 

“You never have to apologize for who you are. You are enough. 

With so much noise around us constantly shaping our thoughts and actions, finding the courage to show up authentically can sometimes feel…impossible.

It’s normal to want to fit in, but belonging can never come at the expense of being true to who you are.

After all, the world would be pretty dull without you.

Remember: There’s only one you. Take that job seriously.

Reflect: Where am I playing it small in my life? How can I show up more fully in this area?

Reframe: I’m too much -> I’m just enough 

Let the you shine through! Stay true to yourself!” 

What did you think? Drop me a line  and keep on shining!

Source: CALM / Image: https://deepai.org/

Oracle Message: Time To Go

Greetings all!

Do you feel that you need a sign right now? Are you wrestling with your next step? 

I love this timely Oracle card that tells you to trust what you already feel shifting. To let something complete, even if you can’t yet see what’s next. 

 

"This is an auspicious sign, because there is no choice that will benefit you other than risking stepping into the unknown. It is time to walk toward something new. You have done all you can; now trust that Spirit keeps the plan moving forward.” 

What did you think? Drop me a line! 

Source: Colette Baron-Reid

Australia’s Fashion: Pied Piper Duck Parade

Greetings all!

Even if you follow fashion, I bet there are some models you have never heard of!

In the past, Australian farmer Brian Harrington dressed the ducks and geese in stylish outfits so they could waddle the catwalk in style at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Each bird modeled 3 outfits: day, evening, and wedding. 

Why a duck would need a wedding outfit, or any outfit - with a hat! - raises so many questions but that is a different story! And looking at what I am wearing while writing this post, I have to confess that these duckies are better dressed than me! My only excuse is that I am not attending a wedding today!

Hope this made you chuckle! What did you think? Drop me a line!

Sources:

• https://sortra.com/australias-annual-show-of-pied-piper-ducks/
• https://mymodernmet.com/australian-pied-piper-duck-show/
• Watch a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v1GsXXrYuo
• Images by Rachel Lord

Masters Egg Salad

Greetings all!

Yesterday, as I was planning on an egg salad for lunch, the Universe sent me the Masters Egg Salad recipe in my news feed. I thought 'Hmm, Master Chef? Master Class'? No!!! This is what is served at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, each April. 

So, if you want something delicious, easy, AND golf-adjacent, here is the recipe that goes back to the 1950s! What piqued my interest was the addition of mustard and lemon zest.

Ingredients 

• 6 hard-boiled large eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1/2 medium lemon)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 slices white sandwich bread (I replaced with a French baguette)

Instructions

• Peel 6 hard-boiled large eggs. Halve each one lengthwise. Scoop the yolks out into a medium bowl. 
• Mash the yolks with a fork until finely crumbled. Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt until creamy. 
• Chop the egg whites into small pieces. Stir and gently mash the egg whites into the yolk mixture. 
• Divide the mixture between 4 slices white sandwich bread (about 1/2 cup each) and spread into an even layer. Close each sandwich with a second slice of bread, then cut each sandwich in half.

My verdict: I scaled down the recipe and enjoyed it, with lemon zest definitely adding an interesting note! I did skip mashing the yolks and just mixed everything together.  

Bon Appetit! Let me know how you like it! 

Sources: https://www.thekitchn.com/masters-egg-salad-recipe-23775420 / Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda

The World Happiness Report: Top 7 Happiest Countries in the World in 2026

1. Finland

Photo: https://www.visitfinland.com/en/places-to-go/nature/

 

 2. Iceland

Photo: https://pixabay.com/photos/iceland-skogafoss-waterfall-falls-2111810/

 3. Denmark

Photo: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=220959&picture=copenhagen-cityscape

 4. Costa Rica

Photo: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/es/view-image.php?image=317341&picture=volcan-arenal-costa-rica

 5. Sweden

Photo: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/31/09/18/alvsborgsbron-1785139_1280.jpg

 

6. Norway

Photo: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=239724&picture=foggy-lofoten-in-norway

 

7. Netherlands

Photo: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/12/12/15/24/amsterdam-1089646_1280.jpg 

Source (and more!): https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/03/28/happiest-countries-in-the-world-2026/

Thought of the week – Find what grips your soul

 
Image: https://deepai.org/

“You must cultivate activities that you love. You must discover work that you do, not for its utility, but for itself, whether it succeeds or not, whether you are praised for it or not, whether you are loved and rewarded for it or not, whether people know about it and are grateful to you for it or not. How many activities can you count in your life that you engage in simply because they delight you and grip your soul? Find them out, cultivate them, for they are your passport to freedom and to love.”

~ Anthony de Mello, as seen on James Clear’s site, https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/november-9-2023