I am struggling to stay motivated these days. Are you? Maybe it is the summer heat that’s finally arrived, but I am having a hard time doing things that used to be routine for me. I probably should not admit this but, my house isn’t up to my usual clean standards. I would like to believe that’s because doing important things has taken precedence…
Most of us have been hunkering down and self-quarantining for about five weeks now. I don’t know about you, but in my entire adult life, I have never had five weeks of vacation in a row. I certainly never had vacation time without the ability to go anywhere! These are different times; you may have been required to take a furlough or been permanently laid-off from…
Who knew that when I started this blog a year ago, that outwitting life would become a necessity during Covid 19? Well, it has. Suddenly, everything has changed. We are all working from home or not working at all. Schools are remotely teaching lessons, or parents are home-schooling. Sports are canceled, and we’re being asked to self-quarantine to keep everyone safe. Social distancing is the current…
The Corona Virus has made things very real these past few days. Schools are closed, restaurants can only provide take-out/delivery, and sporting events have been canceled. We are officially in a Pandemic. So, what does that mean for you? Are you going to panic and run to the grocery store to stockpile staples? Will your hands become raw due to the number of times you are washing them…
Do you remember when you were in grammar school and the year seemed to drag on forever until the Summer finally arrived? Then, the Summer flew by and before you knew it September arrived and you had to return to school? Well, at that same time, your parents felt that the school year flew by and the Summer dragged on and on. They were thrilled when September finally came so…
One of the first things I learned as a child was to say, “please” and “thank-you.” It was important to my parents that I learn good manners at an early age. I liked having good manners. Is that no longer a thing? I am beginning to wonder if respect has been removed from the dictionary because it certainly appears to be missing in our society…