Thank you on Thanksgiving
During the American Thanksgiving weekend, I want to say thanks to all of you, Canadian and US friends and family, those close and far away. This blog, Facebook, and our
Read moreHurricane News and Family Focus
The last five days have been a little tense and a lot of relief. Late last week we focused on the news as reporters offered an hourly update on the
Read moreMother’s Time Alone – Good for the Family
*Guest Post written by Janice I absolutely adore my children. With that being said, I also enjoy personal time to myself. If because of the busyness of life, I skip my
Read more1 Minute Reasons to Smile
Need a reason to smile? Watch this one minute movie…then go do something that makes you smile! Scene behind the house I grew up in. http://youtu.be/sAXAPlzRhrQ Enjoy this moment…and smile.
Read more4 Lessons from (Weather) Crisis
Until mid-February, the local weather was horrible. Snow was piled so high, it was difficult to see the traffic around the corner. The sparkling snowdrifts were deceiving. Two inches of
Read moreAs Good As They Can Be, by Sally Marks
I recently heard an interview with Maryrose Forsyth, author of The Real Estate of Relationships: Unveiling Practical Dating Solutions for the 21st Century on blog talk radio. For those who
Read more“Do Unto Others” Fills Me with Gratitude
I feel pretty fantastic right this moment. My to-do list is done. What was my to-do list? 1. Drop off flyers for the Forever Family Foundation Holidays Past event.2. Write more
Read morePay it Forward
I watched the movie Pay it Forward (2000) last night. I knew there would be tears and smiles, and sometimes it feels good simply to let emotions run their course.
Read moreIt can’t be this hot – I have too much to do!
There is a reason we feel overwhelmed on hot summer days. Time is still ticking. The to-do list builds yet we don’t have the energy to finish our tasks. The heat
Read moreSchool Reunion – Do you primp or go natural?
My high school reunion is coming up this month. There are a handful of people I’d really like to see, plus more whose posts on facebook have me curious. They
Read moreThe message is right in front of my nose
Articles, ezines, e-newsletters, emails… if we let ourselves, they can fill our inbox and easily overwhelm us. I was starting to feel that way. I recently unsubscribed to many weekly
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