If you’ve read many of my posts, you know this is not the first time I’ve written about the power of finding something, anything, for which to be thankful. And it probably won’t be the last because that’s how important gratitude is. It is one of the most powerful forces that can turn a bad… Read more »
First, a reminder… Recently I mentioned that now is the time to use those special things you’ve been saving, such as the good dishes and glasses, the nice shirts you always save for special occasions, or the special soap someone gave you. I received some really sweet responses about how true it is that we… Read more »
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the many ongoing thoughts of what needs to be done, what needs to be fixed, who needs to be paid, the shopping, the cleaning, schedules, doctor’s appointments, work, laundry… With all the worry in the front of your mind constantly, it doesn’t seem to leave room for thinking… Read more »
It’s the morning of Thanksgiving Day here in the US. It’s quiet for the moment before all the food is presented and family and friends gather. Peaceful. It helps me reflect on all that is good in my life. I’m reminded of all the things that have been accomplished in my personal life and in… Read more »
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life…The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The… Read more »
The other afternoon I was feeling quite dazed and confused for several reasons. We’ve been living in a cloud of smoke for over a week due to the terrible fires in the forests and mountains near us. The drought we’re experiencing has resulted in low lake levels and a blanket of dry, crisp leaves and… Read more »
There are times when we get so stressed and we get in such a wad that our rational thinking brain leaves the building and we just freeze. Ever had that happen? It happens to me sometimes when I have committed to way too many things and my to-do list is so long I don’t even… Read more »
Today is Day 10 of our 2-week ‘visit the family’ road trip where we leave South Carolina to drive the perimeter of Florida to see friends, my Aunt and cousin, nephews, niece, great-nephews and great-nieces, and my brother and sister. It has been a whirlwind tour trying to coordinate time to see everyone during their… Read more »