Normally, I would apologize for interrupting, but not today. This is definitely a sorry/not sorry kind of interruption, and it is something that I am thankful for, as it saved my day. I have dealt with bouts of anxiety and… Read More ›
just one thing each day
Election Day
I used to be somewhat of a political junkie, as I watched multiple newscasts each day and read the newspaper. Politics both intrigued me and appalled me. When the latter became greater than the former, I began to detach from… Read More ›
Homecoming
Before my feet hit the floor this morning, I already felt overwhelmingly grateful for what had yet to happen. Just thinking about my day ahead filled my head and heart with a greater sense of joy and appreciation. I couldn’t… Read More ›
The Eyes Have It
Of all of the medical appointments that I schedule throughout the year, there’s one that I dread a bit more than the other ones. Can you guess which one? Oncology? Gastroenterology? Gynocology? None of the above actually. The appointment that… Read More ›
Giving Thanks 2019
Although some retailers would have us believe otherwise, we are not in the midst of the Christmas season. Not yet, Santa, not yet. Before we deck the halls with boughs of holly or anything else for that matter, don our… Read More ›
Gratitude-The Lights of My Life
As I sit, yet once again, savoring the momentary silence that signals that I am home alone, I find myself giddy with anticipation. It is Thanksgiving Eve, and I am more than ready to welcome back one of my favorite… Read More ›
Gratitude-Quiet Time
‘Twas the night before the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the house, there were some creatures stirring, but thankfully, none were a mouse. With no school in session tomorrow, my two daughters are enjoying time with their friends, which… Read More ›
Gratitude-First Things First
As soon as my alarm went off this morning, my hand went up and hit the snooze button. While I lingered under the covers, I engaged in an internal dialogue, bemoaning the fact that it was Monday already. With each… Read More ›
Gratitude-Weathering Storms
Last night, as the songs and scenes from Bohemian Rhapsody swirled in my head, I was brought back to reality with what sounded like a very loud clap of thunder. Only it wasn’t thunder at all. Freezing rain and sleet had… Read More ›
Gratitude-The Present
Sometimes, my mind feels like a tape recorder that is caught in a tug-o-war between rewind and fast forward. I either get sidetracked by a trip down memory lane or come off the rails by straining to look too far… Read More ›
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