It’s the day after Halloween, and our town has already strung holiday lights across the major roadways. Instead of pretty shaped holly buds, I think they should hang neon signs saying, Free Stress; It’s Officially Holiday Time! Call me old-fashioned, but I’d like to concentrate on Thanksgiving now. It is a memorable holiday for this country, and the earlier we push up Christmas…
Lately, adversity has been a frequent constant in my life. It seems to find me right after I have figured out how to handle the previous adversity. At this point, I believe I have become an expert. So, I will share with you three ways to handle any adversity you encounter. Let’s face it, we all encounter adversity. No one lives a perfect life. There are many types…
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the pink banners are flying! There are hundreds of fundraisers, and it’s hard to ensure you support the right pink cause. Are you aware that not all charities fund research to find a cure for breast cancer? Last year, I wrote a post in October about how breast cancer awareness month ruined the color pink for me and made me…
If you do not have a dog, please substitute any pet or favorite bartender in the above sentence. As crazy as it sounds, I am betting the answer is no. If you are a dog lover, no one could know you better than your dog. This has been quite a challenging few days, so I am writing a light-hearted post. Writing is my stress outlet, and I need some…
Do you have traditions FOMO after watching the royal funeral of Queen Elizabeth II? Are your family traditions important to you? My goodness, the Monarch has traditions galore! It’s making me feel lame in the traditions department. I love traditions and wish, as a family, that we had more of them. Family traditions are what make every family unique. Some of them mimic superstitions, while others seem flat…
My husband and I have two children; they are 24 and 19 years old. I find I have more angst about them today than ever before. And yes, I know it’s time I learned how to stop worrying about grown children. When our children were little, I worried about their development. Will they walk and talk when they are supposed to? Will they make a friend in kindergarten…