I Got Nothing

Want to know one of the secrets to success at anything? Change your words. I’m serious, change your words and you will change your life. Let me give you a few examples… For a long time I would add the words “I got nothing”…

Sometimes it’s all about your perspective

When you have dinner with the Angel of Death and don't go home with the guy, it changes you. REALLY changes you. As a breast cancer survivor, I had the dubious honor of staring that particular angel right in the face. Needless to say it…

Dodgeball – A Life Lesson from a Squirrel

I was driving down the road on my way to a doctor’s appointment a while back when I saw a squirrel sitting by the side of the road. As I came up to the intersection, this same squirrel darted across the road right into traffic. Since the road…

Want to be a good human? Here are five tips…

1. Get a call? Step outside to answer it. Or at least walk away so people don’t have to listen to your conversation. 2. As always, mind your manners by saying “please”, “thank you”, and “it was my pleasure.” 3. Put kindness first.…
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Does Today’s Technology Make Life Easier?

I grew up in the 1970’s when there were no computers, tablets or cell phones. Since the internet didn't exist yet, there was no cable or streaming. We did have about 7 good stations on television though! We didn’t stay home and play video…

Flour Soup

I was thinking about heroes and earth angels this morning as I was drinking my coffee. I have had the pleasure of knowing a few heroes over the course of my life. Earth angels who made us all better people. I wrote the following story years…

Who is your Lighthouse?

Just like there are moments of time that change your life, there are also people. Everyone knows that the lighthouse is there to guide ships safely into the harbor. What many don't know is that this idea can be applied to people as well. Everyone…

10 GOOD Things that happened in 2020

We can all agree that 2020 was horrible. Seriously. However, to prove to you that it wasn't all bad, here are ten good things that happened last year. Covid-19 stopped the world — but not the absolutely heroic health care and front-line…
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Murder Hornets? Seriously?

As I sat down at my desk, I put my fingers to the keys to write an article for our monthly newsletter. I stopped without typing a single word. What on earth do I write about? Sadly, our world is on fire right now. So far this year we have…

What happens tomorrow?

On the eve of my 59th birthday, I am thankful. Thankful that I have lived past the age when my mother died. Thankful of my husband of 28 years, who catches me every time I fall. Thankful of my sons who are my world. Thankful for…