Is it just me, or does it feel like New Year’s Day was a lot longer than one week ago? Also, does it feel like 2023’s new car smell faded almost instantly? I rang in the New Year on our couch with my… Read More ›
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12 Ways to Practice Gratitude
Last week’s blog post, Gratitude Gone Wrong, addressed how sometimes gratitude is misused to deflect or minimize other emotions and to avoid dealing with difficult situations. This week, let’s shift gears to explore how we can practice gratitude in better ways. Gratitude isn’t… Read More ›
Gratitude Gone Wrong
One of the reasons I love November is that it is a month dedicated to gratitude. As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., we spend the days and weeks leading up to it giving thanks for what we… Read More ›
Twenty-One Years after 9/11
Twenty-one years after 9/11, there are still plenty of tears to shed and emotions to wade through, yet the words don’t come as easily, at least, not for me. After twenty-one years, so, so much has been said, and written about,… Read More ›
You Can’t Always Get What Want, But Sometimes You D. Then, What?!
Almost two and a half years ago, my dream of becoming a life coach began as a small seedling in my mind’s eye and in my heart and soul. Just like a tree, it took time for this dream to take… Read More ›
Declaration of Independence
As we continue to dissect and debate the words and spirit of the Declaration of Independence and the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on the eve of the 246th signing of the Declaration of Independence,… Read More ›
Hi-drangeas
Full disclosure: I do not know much of anything about flowers, plants, trees, and any other members of the plant kingdom. What I do know is that my beautiful friend, Michelle, loved hydrangeas. I never really paid attention to them… Read More ›
Dad. D.A.D. Dad.
When my girls were toddlers, one of their favorite television shows was Sesame Street. It was one of my favorites, too, actually. On this Father’s Day, one of the skits that comes to mind is a brief one that shows different fathers and… Read More ›
Learning To Cope With Things Out of Our Control
At some point, we all have had to deal with a situation that was out of our control. Whether it is the global pandemic, a car accident, financial difficulties, or the death of a loved one, these events can cause… Read More ›
Pride 2022
If April showers bring May flowers, then, May flowers bring June. . .rainbows. Okay, it doesn’t rhyme, but it doesn’t have to, because there is no need for conformity. Welcome to Pride Month! Some of my family members and friends… Read More ›