Pushy Pushy
Let’s not be pushy pushy and force too much… With many things on the schedule. Or, requests of others. and, exerting undue influence. It is just like that sometimes and you don’t even have to be a doctor to be Read More …
Category: parenting
Why I Love Halloween
A short story on why I love Halloween. It is because of my mom (and probably my dad, too but this one is about her and how she made sure we had fun every year.) As far back as I Read More …
Rather Not
You can say no if you would rather not do something. You can also change your mind and agree to do it when – and if – you are ready. You can go back, or decide to join in somewhere Read More …
The Soundtrack Matters
It is always true, no matter what era or genre, the soundtrack matters. You may have your favorites, but the tone and the story depend on it being perfect. When you can sing along, remembering all the lyrics, they have Read More …
Fun in Functional
Let’s be sure to keep the fun in functional… Not quite as attention getting as the line “she keeps the fun in dysfunctional” but, still we are enjoying it. Giggling. Playing. Creating. Uniquely. Bold. It is the only life we Read More …
Endless To Do List
Life is an endless to do list. No sooner do you check something off of it, mentally or literally, there are more things on it. Of course, in the grand scheme of things this is a good and positive reality. Read More …
Let’s Catch Up
It comes down to this…random, too short moments in life punctuated by the times when we can set aside the hours, days and weeks that matter. Let’s catch up. Say it. Do it. Live it. Start today, look ahead and Read More …
Feel It Out
Not sure if it is a good fit? Feel it out. You can try. Test them at home. Brief trial periods. Work them into the daily routine. If the shoe fits… Start with a short time and feel it out. Read More …
Next Up
Okay here we go, next up…the end of the year. So much to do and so many things to plan, celebrate and remember. Even though summer is over, we can look forward to the things that make life better. People Read More …
Stay Committed
It is everything and then some when you stay committed to the things in which you believe. Your: Family. Friends. Lifestyle. Exercise. Vocation. Faith. Humility. Standards. Optimism. All of this is to say, it is not easy to stay committed Read More …