In 2009, my husband Tom and I took our 2 daughters to Germany following our oldest’s graduation from high school. Germany was important to me/us because my mother immigrated to the US from Germany in 1923 as an infant with her parents and other close relatives. She never had an opportunity to return to her … Continue reading Finding What Was Lost
So many things in my life need doing, need my attention and/or effort. Some big things. Some less big things. All nagging at me to DO THEM. If you’re anything like me, you know what things you need to do. Clean the kitchenGo exerciseDo that last little bit of work before I go to bedPay … Continue reading Just Start
I was in a dark place emotionally earlier this week. I couldn't quite put my finger on what, exactly, had taken me there. There were the obvious things that have made 2020 a "heavy" year, especially with the election having been just the prior week. I was doing pretty much ok. Until I wasn't. All … Continue reading White Shoes in a Dark Place
https://twitter.com/justpeachycomic/status/1206943247693561856 “Sitting with discomfort” has nothing to do with a chair. Nor is it a description of how you feel after starting a new exercise program, or once the arthritis sets in. It has everything to do with learning to be comfortable in the midst of discomfort. “Sitting with discomfort” means being willing to stay … Continue reading Sitting With Discomfort
In just a few days, we’ll know the outcome of the 2020 election cycle. We are all ready to be done with this process, because it’s been pretty nasty and contentious out there, especially when you factor in, well, 2020. There are some really big issues being decided and candidates being elected, not the least … Continue reading Wait… What if we DON’T Win??
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
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)
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)
We love sayings, don't we? You’ve probably heard these sayings before: Children should be seen and not heard!The only thing to fear is fear itself!If people were meant to fly, they'd have wings!The earth is flat!You'll never need more than 640K of RAM! http://www.imgur.com When those phrases were first used, the people who said them … Continue reading CONTEXT – Does It Really Matter?
If I asked you if you are a bully, what would you say? Not WERE a bully. ARE a bully. I bet you’d say you are not a bully. Most people who are bullies don't see themselves that way. There are some people who relish the idea of being a bully and are proud of … Continue reading Here Come The Adult Bullies…
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