Presidential Debates and Walk-In Closets

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/12-awesome-closet-storage-hacks/ One thing that I’ve always disliked about the house we’ve lived in for close to 35 years now (how can I be old enough to have lived in this house that long??)  is its lack of walk-in closets.  My husband and I both tend to be packrats, with me being the worst offender, so … Continue reading Presidential Debates and Walk-In Closets →

Living With Uncertainty

One thing that I really hate about the idea of dying someday is that I won’t know all the things that will be discovered in the future. Think about how different the world is today than it was 100 years ago.  It’s so different!  And I would love to know what discoveries will be made … Continue reading Living With Uncertainty →

While We Wait: Pausing Before the Resurrection (COVID-19)

https://quotefancy.com/quote/1491652/Tullian-Tchividjian-Holy-Saturday-The-best-reminder-that-the-silence-of-God-doesn-t-equal We tend to not pay as much attention to the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday as we do those two momentous days, but as my friend Bill (William Lawrence) shares in his thoughts today, we need to pause and reflect on the weight of that Holy Saturday, too. It's important to slow … Continue reading While We Wait: Pausing Before the Resurrection (COVID-19) →

Good Friday During a Pandemic (COVID-19)

https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/easter/when-is-good-friday.html I’ve seen a lot of Easter weeks come and go in my lifetime, and I have to say, Holy Week 2020 has got to be the strangest one ever. This week has seen people’s emotions and attitudes ping pong all over the place because of our current need to isolate and live life radically … Continue reading Good Friday During a Pandemic (COVID-19) →

You Mad, Bro? A.k.a. Anger, Bitterness, and Blame are Making You Emotionally Toxic (COVID-19)

https://steptohealth.com/7-toxic-emotions-that-are-keeping-you-from-being-happy/ I wasn’t sure if I was brave enough to post this today, but here goes. I get it.  You’re frustrated and angry about the COVID-19 situation.  Things taking too long.  Not taking things seriously early enough.  Whose fault it is.  The lack of preparation.  The deaths.  The total disruption of society world-wide.  The financial … Continue reading You Mad, Bro? A.k.a. Anger, Bitterness, and Blame are Making You Emotionally Toxic (COVID-19) →

Feel What You Feel (COVID-19)

https://weheartit.com/entry/214740260 Thankfully, I haven’t yet lost anyone I know personally to COVID-19.    Unfortunately, people I know HAVE had loved ones succumb to this horrid virus, and it is heartbreaking to hear their stories.  They are devastated. Their grief and pain is understandable.  We understand the connection between someone dying and feeling grief.  Most of … Continue reading Feel What You Feel (COVID-19) →

Keeping Your Head Above Water (COVID-19)

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/533820594/keep-your-head-above-water-figurative?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=anchored_listing How’s everyone doing out there?  Things aren’t normal, that’s for sure. If you are feeling an increase in anxiety, depression, anger, fear, or general irritability right now, you aren’t alone.   Society has been in shock for a few weeks because of COVID-19 and all the changes that come with this virus, but now, we … Continue reading Keeping Your Head Above Water (COVID-19) →

And Then She Was Gone

http://www.picturequotes.com/gone-too-soon-death-quote-1-picture-quote-559424 She wasn’t my sister.  At least not by birth. We weren’t terribly close friends.  But were becoming closer as time went by.  I liked her.  And admired her.  And loved her. She hadn’t been especially sick.  But quickly became seriously ill. She wasn’t that old. It’s funny (not haha-funny; but rather interesting-funny) how my … Continue reading And Then She Was Gone →