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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas is right on top of us. Are you ready? There’s always last minute “stuff” to do and buy or maybe you’ve got a big chunk to take care of. Either way, that glorious Christmas day will be here before you know it. I’d like to make the most of the holiday, wouldn’t you? If […]
I have a two-year-old grandson who carries his beloved bunny with him everywhere. Sometimes said bunny slows him down but he doesn’t care, Bunny is beloved and makes life better for him. I’ve seen him playing on the playground with Bunny’s ears dragging on the ground as he climbs, runs, and slides down slides. While […]
As we get emersed with the hustle and bustle of the season we may have chance encounters with people. It’s happened to all of us. We run into someone and as we walk away we feel awful about ourselves. What just happened? Chances are you ran into someone who is a sucker and not a […]
The Thanksgiving holiday has ended and for many of us it leaves us with mixed feelings. We may feel disappointment. Disappointed over how uneventful our holiday was or how we may have acted. We may feel sadness. Sad over loved ones who are no longer with us or sadness over where our life circumstances may […]
He [Jesus] answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all our mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Luke 10:27 That was the answer Jesus gave to the lawyer (an expert in Jewish Mosaic and rabbinical law) who asked how […]
God said… I have an assignment for you. My child, love others and serve… “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” – Romans 13:8 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not […]
A dear friend of mine posted a quote on social media and I’d like to share it with you… An American An American lives in freedom, walks with dignity, respects his neighbor, and fears no man. He is reverent, honest, hardworking, and devoted to his family. He is proud and prefers to accomplish and earn […]
