Life is an Adventure . . . A few years ago, Tom and I had an experience I will likely remember for a long time. We spent two nights and three days taking care of our two grandkids in their own home (and cribs). They were just over a year old at the time. Their …
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Time and time again through the years I have listened to parents, (mothers in particular) when they search for how to describe something that worries them. They usually end up saying, I can’t explain it but I “know” something “is not quite right.” They often add, ” but maybe it is just my imagination” in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summertime can be the season for “boo-boos.” At some point during the summer you can be pretty sure that many children (and adults) have sported a wound. Parents have likely scouted for ice cubes, cool cloths, fancy band aids, first aid cream, itch medicine etc. to apply to scraped knees, split open chins, bee stings …