Moms are heroes we don’t hear enough about. Some of us have complicated relationships with our mothers. Like child actor, Jennette McCurdy who wrote the #1 New York Times Bestseller, I’m Glad My Mom Died. When I saw this title I had to pick it up and read it. I couldn’t imagine anyone feeling that […]
Grandkids are one of life’s greatest blessings. If you are a grandparent you know what I’m talking about. We get to enjoy them, spoil them, and hand them back. Life doesn’t get any better than that. On my last trip to visit my Texas grandkids I got to put the 3-year-old to bed each night. […]
Easter was the first holiday that I remember as a child. One morning I awoke and found candy on the coffee table in the living room just for me. Could there be anything better? I didn’t understand why candy suddenly emerged, but I remember loving it. Every morning after that day I ran to the coffee table […]
This article was so impactful for me I knew you could, like I did, glean from the wisdom about life here… Simply Enjoying Your Children: A Father’s Advice for Love and Joy by Blake Brewer “Tell me you are from a small town without saying you are from a small town . . . .” […]
My husband said, “Why do you make that face? That looks weird.” Making “the face” I said, “This face?” He said, “Yes, that one.” I’m thinking, “Whatever. Who cares? Weirdo.” But then he said, “It’s causing lines in your upper lip.” Now he had my attention. Conclusion: Face gone. Who’s the weirdo now? Aging can […]
I found an interview Katy Perry did about her song, “By the Grace of God.” Katy Perry has won many awards, including 5 American Music Awards, 16 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and 5 Billboard Music Awards. Her albums have sold more than 43 million copies worldwide. Superstar would definitely be an appropriate title for her. […]
Since the fires in California, I’ve desired to write a post, but anything I would possibly write about seemed trite as I thought about the families devastated by the fires. I just couldn’t bring myself to “carry on” as “usual” while hearing about and watching the mass destruction that’s happening in an area which is […]
Fear. Anxiety. Sadness. Disappointment. Confusion. Anger. Shame. Disgust. Amusement. Empathy. Curiosity. Surprise. Acceptance. Adoration. Gratitude. Happiness. Joy. Peace. Calm. Enjoyment. Excitement. Awe. Love. As you read over those emotions, where do you find yourself? It’s OK. Wherever you are right now, it’s OK. We are all led to believe that going into the holiday season […]
Thanksgiving is the time where we focus on thankfulness and what we are grateful for. That comes easier for some than for others. Sometimes this festive season can be more difficult for some with hurt and past memories creeping up or the reminder of current circumstances which may include big losses and disappointments. This can […]
My five-year-old granddaughter was getting her first award at school. My husband and I left early in the morning to be there when she was awarded her prized “Knowledgeable” award. As the kids walked in their lines very orderly she noticed us and her smile and excitement were clearly felt. I knew I had made […]
