Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m going to turn over a new leaf?” What does that mean? It means to start over, act differently, or change your attitude about something – change, improve, reform, or amend. In the 16th century, a leaf referred to a page in a book – like turning to a …
Begin the holidays by stretching your creative planning skills. It will challenge you, and your guests will remember their experience for years to come. My mother was the ultimate Hostess. There wasn’t any occasion Mom would shy away from entertaining. All the memories of the different parties with her delicious homemade food, dazzling drinks, and …
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When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2020, I was still elated about my daughter’s engagement to an extraordinary young man. My gynecologist tried to reach me but didn’t want to leave a message on my cell phone. We finally connected on Thanksgiving evening. I quickly connected with MD Anderson and began …
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I want to share a few thoughts about leaving your friends and family when moving to a new location. It’s difficult for most of us to move to a new place, especially when we have no choice in the matter. I know because it happened several times a year for me. In the 60s and …
Are you a person who never forgets to write a note to others, no matter what the circumstances, especially to thank them for their kindness or offer help? I like to think that I’m that person, although I’m sure there have been times when I’ve let it fall through the cracks, meaning well but falling …
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It’s with a heavy heart, and in the act of kindness and healing, I’d like to devote this blog to the spirit of unity and the selfless act of donating and volunteering. I’d like us to all cohesively assist our fellow Americans after the devastating fires, floods, and severe weather that have devastated parts of …
I want to share a story regarding positive thinking. This experience happened during the summer before I was to be a Junior in college. I’m a Type A personality, the oldest child, and a people pleaser, which contributed to my trying to be everything to everybody. My parents had moved from Nacogdoches, Texas, so I …
Your boss just called notifying you that you are being transferred to a new location. The first thing that runs through your mind is the considerable undertaking to pack up, make the physical move, and then try to fit in with the new supervisor and staff. You also wonder about the housing, the schools, changing …
“As long as you feel pain, you’re still alive. As long as you make mistakes, you’re still human. And as long as you keep trying, there’s still hope.” – Susan Gale “Moral character is the DNA of success and happiness.” – Frank Sonnenberg “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profundity. Kindness in giving creates …
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What do we mean when we say EXTRAORDINARY? The online definition is: beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established; exceptional in character, amount, extent, degree, etc.; noteworthy, remarkable. What about ORDINARY? It means: of no special quality or interest; commonplace, unexceptional; plain or undistinguished. So why would we want to seek the extraordinary in …