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 ›
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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 ›
This Isn’t Working
When I was a child, my first exposure to guns was through cartoons that depicted guns as props in a silly story, where nobody actually was harmed or died, at least not permanently. My knowledge of guns only slightly expanded thanks… Read More ›
My Second First Mother’s Day
Two days after my oldest daughter was born, I celebrated my first Mother’s Day by bringing her home from the hospital. I remember those early days of motherhood being a surreal mixture of joy, exhaustion, uncertainty, and excitement, and every… Read More ›
Peaceful Practices
Spring is a time of growth, renewal, and peace. As nature awakens from a long winter’s slumber, it yawns and stretches, getting ready for the changing of the seasons. People are cyclical, too, and spring often brings us similar feelings…. Read More ›
No Fooling-It’s Your Responsibility to Have Fun
Full disclosure: April Fool’s Day is not exactly a holiday that I look forward to or celebrate in a special way. I am not a big fan of practical jokes, but I am a big believer in, and supporter of,… Read More ›
5 Ways to Spring into Action
The arrival of spring leads to thoughts of sunnier days, warmer weather, and increased motivation to emerge from hibernation to tackle tasks. As we look around us, it may seem like everyone is in the throes of spring cleaning and… Read More ›
9 Ways to Create Your Own Luck
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish or not, today is all about four leaf clovers and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. So, it’s the perfect time to talk about luck, and the good news is that… Read More ›
Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy Monday
It’s Monday, February 14, 2022. If you are channeling your inner cupid and drunk on love today, then, happy Valentine’s Day! If you are seeing red at the sight of hearts and flowers today, then, happy Monday! I wear my… Read More ›
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