The other day while gardening I heard the neighbors behind me asking their dog in baby talk if he was feeling better. I was not intending to eavesdrop, but hearing them ask him multiple times whether he was feeling better and seemingly waiting for a response from him each time, well that amused me and [...]
Lately, I find myself wishing I lived in blissful ignorance. The whole notion of living in a bubble of positivity with an almost complete lack of outside input seems so incredibly appealing and potentially freeing. Can you imagine such a place? A place where one could ignore the daily realities of the cruelty of individuals [...]
May you enjoy all the things that are magical about the holiday season with those you hold dear and may you have peace in your heart, a sparkle in your eye, and a lightness in your soul. This I wish for you - for all of us - embrace joy. This is my greeting card this [...]
Thanksgiving is a time when we focus intently on gratitude. Surrounded by family, friends, food, and laughter it is much easier to be grateful for what we have. Gratitude fills our hearts and carries us happily through the holiday season. It is a lens that challenges us to appreciate all we have in our life [...]
Many years ago, I was given a page-a-day Mary Engelbreit calendar. The calendar featured a bright, cheery, colorful illustration and sentiment on each page with joyful intent. As a fan of Mary Engelbreit, it was a great gift to receive. Alas, after I tore off the first page, I could never bear to tear off any [...]
I am just coming off a week-long engagement with the flu. I did not think it was the flu at the outset. I thought it was my round three of that crappy hacking cough cold stuff going around. I have coughed so vigorously with that malady in its repeated occurrences since mid-December that it should count as [...]
I am a little miffed at the National Educator’s Association (better known as NEA). I am a member of NEA and I recently received an email that promised big savings on the top magazines. You probably do not know this about me, but I love magazines. Magazines have assorted snippets about an assortment of topics than can [...]
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