Gratitude: An Open Journal Entry
Today, I just feel like a really fortunate person. I have a supportive husband who allows me to be who I am….intensities and all. Gracious words also need to be…
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Whew! Let’s Pass on the Negativity!
Wow! Do we need a dose of positivity here? Yes! From silly (read, stupid) articles making the front page of the newspaper to a poorly officiated bowl game last night,…
On Being Thankful….
Today is a day we all need to pause and give thanks. In the United States, it is our Thanksgiving Holiday. At dinner, when our table is filled with some…
The tradition of a hand-written thank you note.
I am going out on a little limb with this post. My recently graduated son is leaving for college today. He had many thank you notes to write since his…
With a Little Help From My Friends…
You know this old Beatles tune, right? “I get by with a little help from my friends….” In 1967, it was part of the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts…
Motherhood – Awe, Joy, and Surprise – The Emotions of Having Three Sons
Usually, on holidays, my posts do not address the holiday itself. But, today is Mother’s Day. I have a Mother and I am a Mother. It is a role I…
School Gardens, Weeding, & Welcomes
Yesterday, three nice things happened to me while I was at the school where I am the “new” garden club advisor. I went over to continue my spring clean up…
Celebrating being a Writer: A Room with a Desk (and a view)!
Today, I celebrate being a writer! Today, I celebrate being a writer! There are two main reasons for this celebration. The first reason is that about eight weeks ago, I…
