
November 29, 2019
Simply Grateful I would imagine many of us took some time yesterday to count our blessings. People talk about the importance of Gratitude, but, after using […]
November 20, 2019
My husband and I spent the night at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort recently because they give you a free night with each season pass you […]
November 17, 2019
I like knowing what to expect. It makes me comfortable. I can anticipate what’s going to happen. I don’t have to make it up as I […]
November 14, 2019
What is Wisdom? Knowledge is education. Study. Learning. But wisdom! Wisdom is a way of applying facts learned to different situations. Wisdom is agile. Wisdom can […]
November 10, 2019
I went to Italy recently and was amazed when I stepped outside of the train station in Venice. I knew Venice was built on water but […]
November 4, 2019
Regret annoys me. I remember a cartoon my daughter watched when she was little. In it, a unicorn moaned and wailed about the state of regret […]
October 29, 2019
A college football coach was often heard saying, “It’s next man up,” after an injury suffered by a player. He wouldn’t moan for fuss, he just […]
October 24, 2019
I traveled to Italy last month and discovered once again how amazing history is. I never really liked history in high school. Tests requiring the student […]
October 20, 2019
I apologize that it’s been so long since I’ve blogged. Family priorities interfered, but I will do a better job of juggling. Please forgive me. I’ve […]
August 8, 2019
We all strive to save and accumulate assets. First one car, and then another. Then a house. Then maybe a boat. And then we need a […]
August 3, 2019
There are a lot of experts out there in the world, and I have to say, that’s a good thing. When something happens and you need […]
August 1, 2019
When you decide to grow a bamboo plant, you’re making a commitment. You plant the seed, water it, and wait. Year one – no growth. Year […]
July 27, 2019
Writing is an interesting endeavor. You put yourself out there. You make mistakes. You start over. You rewrite. And rewrite. And rewrite. You question yourself, wondering […]
June 21, 2019
My husband and I were on a road trip recently, and it didn’t take long before the windshield amassed a heap of dirt and bugs causing […]
June 18, 2019
Sometimes it’s fun to take a step back and look at the world. How do things happen? What caused the result that I’m seeing right now? […]
June 10, 2019
Sometimes the best way to make a point is through a story. Here’s one for you: One evening a father was tucking his small son into […]
June 7, 2019
Inspiration Is Essential One of the leaders of a company I worked for used to send out Thoughts of the Day on a daily basis. These […]
June 3, 2019
Saturday night my husband and I hosted a BBQ. We invited many friends that we’ve been lucky enough to know for decades. The party started at […]
May 31, 2019
First of all, I’m sorry I haven’t posted for a while. I’ve been out of town and couldn’t get a post done while I was gone. […]
May 19, 2019
HI All, I belong to a beloved poetry group and we have a meeting tomorrow. The assignment was to write a poem on Spring. Here is […]