Tragedies can make or break us, depending on how we handle them. But, can tragedies result in positive change? I believe so, but I think a “catch” goes with it. Being the logically minded person I am, I would assume that anything that sparks positive change would be good. But, what if it’s not? What if it is a tragedy? Could a tragedy be manipulated into…
This new year is starting with a whimper instead of a bang. Everyone appears uncomfortable. Is it just me, or is moving to 2022 feeling like a non-event to you? Today is the first Tuesday of the year. I love Tuesdays! Read a previous post of mine here for details: https://www.outwittinglife.com/fifteen-reasons-tuesdays-are-special/ Why am I not crazy excited? I want to be…
It’s not very easy to find the good in having had breast cancer. But, there is one excellent thing breast cancer has taught me. You are never too old to change or try something new. My breast cancer diagnosis resulted in my loss of employment. This loss greatly impacted our finances. It forced us to move from our beloved Floral Park neighborhood to a more affordable area on…
Note: This is a guest post by my daughter Erin Rederscheid When Mom was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I became the distraught daughter. I will never forget those moments in my life. That night we sat down for dinner, and she told me she was having her first surgery but that she was okay! The morning we sat down in my dorm room lobby, and she told me she…
Can you believe we’re still dealing with a pandemic? What will outwitting Thanksgiving in a pandemic look like? This will be interesting! It never occurred to me that the pandemic would impact our Thanksgiving family gatherings in March. I thought Covid-19 would be long gone by now. But it is still lingering. Not only has Covid not made its graceful exit, but it may be gearing up…
Now is the perfect time to focus on some personal changes. Does Fall inspire you to make changes in your life? It’s October, the leaves are beginning to change color, the temperature is dropping, and the new school year has started. October is all about change. The trees transform from green into bursts of oranges, reds, and yellows. Sweet corn rows become pumpkin patches, and it’s…