I was in a group once and I remember being asked, “What household item or luxury could you not live without?” Take a moment and answer that question for yourself. The answers I heard from others in the group varied…
What to do with old “Thank You” notes
Now that some of our children have grown and left home, I’ve been in the process of de-cluttering, organizing and rearranging rooms. I came to a stack of “Thank You” notes and letters that I have been holding onto, not…
Taking Care of Yourself
With the upcoming Holiday Season fast approaching our thoughts too often turn to overwhelm. I’d like to offer some simple and supportive helps in that area so you can glide through the next few weeks enjoying your loved ones. One…
When Disappointment Strikes
Last week in the States it was Halloween. Maybe it was the candy that got me remembering… One year for Mother’s Day, chocolate truffles seemed to be the gift of choice. Yay! That was my favorite treat! I had already…
Accepting the one constant
While driving through Yellowstone National Park with some of our children recently, I noticed a sign that read, “Change is the only constant.” It was in reference to the changes in nature that are continually occurring, but I thought how…
What message are you reading?
The following is a family conversation that I’m inviting you to listen in on. Daughter #1: “Mom, did you put baking soda in my (exercise) shoes?” Mom: “No, but that’s a good idea.” Daughter #1: “Well, who did?” Mom: “I…
When your own words come back to you
The other day I was becoming annoyed about something. I don’t even remember what the issue was, but at the time I felt justified in my irritation and it was beginning to show. As my annoyance was becoming more and…
Change in Perspective
Autumn seems to be quickly taking on the feel of winter. But before we rush headlong into the colder weather I want to share with you what I observed not too long ago on my morning walk. I was enjoying…
Why Our Family Can’t Play Games Together
We went for a drive the other day to see the Fall colors. My husband and I began playing a word game where the first person would name something he/she saw. Taking the last letter of that word, the next…
Oh, no! I became “THAT kind of driver!”
I was traveling the other day during rush hour traffic. Not my favorite thing to do. As the brake lights of the car ahead would come on, I’d quickly slow down too. My worry was that the car behind wasn’t…
The message from the pickle jar: What are you focusing on?
My family loves pickles! So much so that we buy them by the gallon! My daughter was preparing her lunch for school the other day when I heard from out in the mudroom (we have an extra fridge out there)…
Being Open to the Possibilities and Excitement!
What a beautiful time of year is Autumn! The leaves change color. The children are back in school. The air gets cooler. I grew up in a part of the country that really only had two seasons. Pleasant and warm…
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