National Friendship Day is the first Sunday in August. I couldn’t let that day go by without a blog of love and gratitude in honor of my friends. Old friends from the past reside in my heart. New friends in the future keep my heart open. But this group here stays by my side, as …
Dreams? What are yours? They can be so different for each of us, but yet so much the same. This month, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa achieved a new dream! They’re grandparents of a little girl, Lily Harper. This is a perfect example of how dreams will change as the landscape of our lives change. …
Summer and youth, the best days of freedom. I remember waking up under a blanket of sunny, blue skies thinking, “What will I do today?” Could I have used my time more wisely? Probably. But grownups are often busy toiling away, and time never returns. So why not enjoy the freedom of youth? Chase the …
It’s July! Are you wearing your flip flops these days? If yes, life is good. Yet life can feel flip flopped. I don’t always recognize the world or the United States of America lately. It seems the shoe doesn’t fit like it used to. Or, what we once knew went up in smoke. Deals negotiated …
The landscape of stay-at-home parents is changing. It’s always evolving. Here are the numbers. In 1967, 49% of mothers were stay-at-home mothers. In 1989, 10% of stay-at-home parents were fathers. In 1999, 23% of mothers stayed home with their children. In 2012, 29% of mothers stayed home. In 2016, 17% of stay-at-home parents were fathers. …
Driving off into the sunset soon? I believe there’s nothing like the carefree adventure of a good road trip. You may wonder why you would go on a road trip with so many “better and faster” ways to get there? Well, here’s why! “Getting there is half the fun!” National Lampoon’s Vacation Trip Tic Not …
Why I love a farmers market Friendly people Buy and support local Variety Cleaner food, less chemicals Cooking tips Not just food Creativity abounds Outdoors Bring your kids and pets Good meetup with friends What is a farmers market from the Farmers Market Coalition A farmers market is a public and recurring assembly of …
Had you ever had a day that a grasshopper landed on your windshield, a few times? Or a butterfly wouldn’t leave your side? Have you heard of a spirit animal? In some beliefs and cultures, a spirit animal refers to an animal which helps guide and / or shares characteristics with a person. I took …
Calling all moms! Can you relate to the madness? You’re a Bad Mom If… My kids are older now. I remember well the pressures to be a “good mom” and what to do and not do. Most I placed on myself, often triggered by outside sources 🥲 It’s not about what you “should do.” It’s …
It seems all the regions of the world experience changes of the seasons, just some more drastic than others. The seasons affect our weather patterns, but so much more than that. They take us on a spiritual journey year after year. Spring – Hope and growth Summer – Joy and relaxation Autumn – Gratitude and …
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