A Short Visit
Even a short visit is better than none. Make the time. Show up. Be there. Arrive early. Stay late. Linger over coffee. Have dessert, too. Share the stories. Set the time to be together again. A short visit this time, Read More …
Tag: family
So Lucky
On days like this I have to admit that I am so lucky. Lucky to be in love. Lucky to have my family. Lucky to be so close to so many friends. Lucky to enjoy what I do for a Read More …
Life Gets In the Way
When you are not ready for it, sometimes, life gets in the way of your plans. So, make a new plan. Reroute your path to your destination. Or, make the new path work and maybe, find some place new along Read More …
Open Mind to Listen
You must keep an open mind to listen and seek to understand what they are actually sharing with you. It is more than what is intoned. It is more than what they say. It is more than you think. It Read More …
Politely Decline
It is okay (and probably better) to politely decline. Invitations to dinner with people you really don’t like. Invitations to participate in something you can’t support (with your time, energy or money.) Invitations to a survey – regardless of whether Read More …
Surprises Are Good
When least expected, you should be prompt with your thank you… Because, at least I think we all know this, surprises are good and you probably want them to happen again. Not too often, otherwise, duh, they wouldn’t be a Read More …
Just Like That
Just like that…almost as if there was magic. You get good news. You laugh. You see your card. You spend time with loved ones. You realize it is only 2 months (give or take) to the first day of spring. Read More …
Small Goals
You should have everyday, small goals that you want to accomplish. They can be unspoken, and just part of your daily routine. Brush your teeth and take a shower Make sure the kids get to and from school Respond to Read More …
Did You Do Anything
It is a pre-holiday weekend, Saturday even. Did you do anything… fun? productive? with others? new? on your list? healthy? for yourself? to get ahead (*of your list, chores, goals etc.)? Most importantly, did you do anything that you hadn’t Read More …
Is It 42
The meaning of life… is it 42? I don’t know for sure. It could be just a joke from a Monty Python movie. Or, it could be that it is the middle of a wish. Perhaps the middle of age Read More …