Have you ever experienced amnesia? You only have amnesia if you know something and forget it. And it feels worse when you really, really know something and you forget it . . . like last weekend when I experienced a case of parenting or relationship-building amnesia. And I believe that parenting is first and foremost about …
I think I have a cure for anyone who harshly judges teachers and “kids these days.” The cure is inexpensive and refreshing. And in your local schools. At least it works for me. Every time I go to a performance at a school, from kindergarten programs to senior plays, I come away with a renewed …
Last night I ignored my Inner Voice of Wisdom and threw caution and good sense to the wind. The very opposite of the message in my last two blogs! I went down a path of self-indulgence, and paid for it by awaking in the night. Here is the story. They say “we are what we eat.” …
While these words are very familiar, they mean different things to each of us. They are subjective perspectives as well and typically rather unscientific. Heaven knows, there are books, poems, and songs galore written on the topic of love alone. So, I will be using these terms only in the context of what they mean …
While I deny making those proverbial New Year’s resolutions, heavens knows I have tried and tried to set goals. Although I am the better for it in some ways, my failure to follow through successfully has often derailed my sense of emotional well being. I am tired of setting goals and failing at them. But …
Have you noticed that children feel things deeply and often follow the impulse to express those feelings? Do you remember when you were young and bursting with life? Did a parent or teacher or minister ever say something to squelch your fervor? Today’s article is another personal story. The picture below captures the essence of …
Truth be told, Halloween has never been my favorite holiday. Except for one thing and one thing only. Candy. I have always had a sweet tooth and we rarely had candy in our home. We had the best food you could ask for as we lived on a large farm. But not candy. It was …
Yesterday my husband and I had nursery duty at our church. It is a wonderful nursery filled with toys that I found myself wishing I had known about even five years ago for our grandchildren. This time there was only one absolutely adorable 20 month old girl to watch. When it came time for her …
Have you ever noticed that when you get a phone call with unexpected news your mind shifts gears? Isn’t it amazing how everything can shift for you in a split second? Your mood shifts, your mind shifts, and your plans often shift! Did you know that something as simple as one word can sometimes have …
I am thinking today about school and teachers. It is that time of year again. In truth, we are all teachers of our children. We parents and grand parents are all teachers in the purest sense of the calling. In that sense I am also remembering two important things. We sometimes get worried sick about …