I will begin this post by apologizing for the pun I used in the title, but I am blaming it on another day of snow, ice, and cold that have left me a bit slap happy. Plans may have to… Read More ›
helping yourself and others
Three Cheers
When I woke up on this spring-like Saturday, little did I know that part of my day would involve being someone’s “sunshine”. Throughout the day, I had the opportunity to cheer up some people who mean so very much to… Read More ›
Rewind
I am fond of the saying that if you want to do something badly enough, you’ll find a way, not an excuse. Unfortunately, this week, I found plenty of excuses not to blog. Take your pick from my car broke down, I… Read More ›
Healthy Choices
If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything at all. Whether it be good health on a physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual level, if one of these areas of your life is unhealthy, it can adversely affect the other… Read More ›
Giving a Hand
As self-sufficient and independent as I strive to be, I learned a long time ago that sometimes I need a helping hand. I also learned that as important as it is to know when to ask for help for myself,… Read More ›
Living the Dream
Today, my two daughters were off of school in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so, I took the day off of work to spend with them. While we had some fun exploring some of our favorite local… Read More ›
Lunch Time
Far too frequently, my lunch break at work has either been non-existent, as I spend time working on one more task instead of eating just one bite, or I gulp down my standard carton of Greek yogurt to get back… Read More ›
My Inspiration for Being Kind
Today, I celebrate one of the greatest inspirations I have for striving to be kind, my youngest daughter. From the moment she entered this world eight weeks prematurely, she has touched hearts and changed lives in her eleven years on… Read More ›
Instead Of . . .
Rain ushered in the new week, but it could not dampen my spirits or wash away my commitment to being kind to myself and others today. As I went through the day, I was reminded at every turn that small… Read More ›
I Get By with a Lot of Help from My Friends
Among the greatest gifts and blessings in my life would have to be my diverse group of friends. I am fortunate enough to have cultivated friendships, some literally that began the day I was born, and others that only recently… Read More ›
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