Gloria Bell wrote a post about things she needs more of and it really struck me. Gloria says, “Whether it is the little things or the big things, we so often fail to think about the things that enrich our lives and make us uniquely who we are”. The last two years were years of massive…
When things go wrong, we have a tendency to lay blame. They didn’t do x, y and z, therefore I couldn’t do…. I have to admit that I have been guilty at times of blaming others. Nobody likes to admit when they fail, even those with the best intentions. Blame is really, well.. lame. We…
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope…
Dear Santa I haven’t written you a letter in a long time. My kids wrote their Santa letters to you tonight, and I thought I should too. I know you can’t make all my dreams come true, but I hope you take serious consideration of my list. I wish for: My kids health and safety. …
I will keep this short and sweet. Thanks for – My kids My hubby Estelle Ginger my family new learning experiences Mr. Putters my awesome friends
I try to be thankful for what I have every day but it can be hard when you are in the middle of it all, paying bills, rushing to work, etc. I have had a couple of really yucky years to be quite honest. People often tell me how glamorous my life looks and I…
This morning I woke up to feel a small finger tracing the outline of my nose, across my eyelids, and over my mouth. A gentle breath on my face, and then a tiny whisper in my ear, “I love you mama.” I opened my eyes to see the sweet face of my son, who then…
The “survival of the fittest” is a term we’ve all heard often enough.It has been used many times and in many different contexts. But what does it mean to us on a daily basis when life is just not going our way? The ability to survive into today’s world takes a lot of guts and…
Did you happen to see the article on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle about the first annual women Cougar Convention? And what’s up with Courtney Cox’s new TV show “Cougar Town”? I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out what bothers me about the “cougar” trend. When I was married I was…
Have you heard about the new bar scene? Okay , not exactly bar scene but a new way to check out the latest meat on the market? Apparently “dating” has entered a new era. Dating use to mean dinner, dancing, talking late into the night and getting to “know” each other. Maybe if his breath…