Lately, I have been suffering from a lack of confidence. Yes, this week has been better than last. Still, overall, I feel every little knick that chips away at my confidence. It is not related to only one area of my life, but filters across many. Admittedly, I have not felt this unsure of myself…
If we are lucky to live long enough, all of us will go through transitional periods in our lives. We might not like them all, but they’ll be there, nonetheless. My husband and I, as well as some of our friends, are starting the transition to the stage of retirement. Have you worked all your…
“No one ever talks about it,” said the mom. “It is frustrating and lonely.” She insinuated that she did not know what to do or how to parent her son, whose needs were beyond the scope of “normal.” “My girls,” she stated, “are so different, so easy.” “Once you find resources, and supportive people, it…
Personally, I like structure and regularity. I am a creature of habit to a great extent. But, lately, I decided to make a few changes. Today’s post will give you an idea of what I mean. After School Garden Club – Since I wrote about this the other day, I will not bore you with…
Today, I feel compelled to write about monarch conservation. We are in the height of monarch breeding season here in the midwest, and I am seeing post after post on social media about these amazing creatures. In fact, earlier this week, I found four monarch eggs on the common milkweed patch at my house. No…
It’s a small world after all. The words of the Disney song, “It’s a Small World, ” ring more true the older I get. Maybe, it’s because I have been fortunate enough to travel to other lands and feel at home when I am there. Maybe, it’s because my oldest son is attending a symphony…
Sometimes we do all we can to Find a Place Between….. Fluff and Nitty Gritty Boredom and Stress Productivity and Relaxation Stimulation and Rest Mindfulness and Mindlessness Inspiration and Frustration Focus and Distraction Insomnia and Sleep Knowing and Not Knowing Confidence and Questioning Organization and Chaos Purpose and Whimsy Walking on Eggshells and Sliding on…
It is winter in Wisconsin! This means we are in a season of snow, cold temperatures, ice, dangerous roads, the possibility of school closings. Some of the smaller outlying districts have already used some snow days this year by being closed related to weather conditions. Our district, one of the larger districts in our area,…
This morning I asked my son what day it was for week of special dress up days at the high school. I had seen that they had a theme for each day of the week this week, from the 17th through 21st celebrating the season. For example: Tuesday was Favorite Winterland Clothing Day. This meant…
I am finding today to be an odd day. I feel deflated, almost. On my morning errands, which started late due to falling back to sleep after my son left for school, I found it to be really quiet out. The convenience store where I often stop for a latte, was empty! It is usually…