“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 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
Read moreWhew! If Only All Fear Could be Fixed This Quickly
A couple days ago I posted a blog about my neighbor. The conversation I had with my neighbor started off ok, then turned negative, then full of fear. I primally
Read moreShells, Like Life
Shells have always fascinated me. I know I’m not the only one. Shells have a mystical beauty to them, with perfect lines, neverending swirls, and pastel colors. In my holiday
Read more2010 Child Raising Solutions
Ok, I realize I asked too much in my November blog: Child Raising Solutions. There, I asked you to write solutions YOU use when solving child-rearing concerns. Instead, here are
Read moreChild-raising solutions
Most of us have moments as parents where we realize that, “maybe, just maybe I know what I’m doing here…at least for this moment…” This blog’s purpose is to get
Read moreChild-raising frustrations
Most of us are parents, or become a parent figure to a niece or nephew, neighbor or friend, dog or cat. This blog’s purpose is to get you to quickly
Read moreA beautiful day
As I walked my children down the street this morning, the air was crisp but not too cold. The forest was full of brilliant reds, oranges, and the lush green
Read moreHappiness in Belgium
It occurs to me that of the many choices we make in life, we can always choose the happy or inspiring route. Crowds may choose to demonstrate against a policy,
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