1 – From the beginning or 2 – starting with no advantage or preparation = scratch. (No, not an itch to scratch.) When you think of the word scratch, what do you think of? Cooking usually comes to mind—actual homemade cooking. The cooking our mothers and grandmothers used to do. Box mixes and prepared meals …
What are the sounds of silence? They are probably different for each of us. It can also depend on where we are, what time of day, which day of the week, and what frame of mind we find ourselves in. The silence I often yearn for is not total silence. If I’m in my office …
A shamrock (clover) has frequently been associated with luck. Ireland has used the shamrock as its symbol since the 18th century. Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick, used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity. Are there clovers growing in your yard? I was young when my friends and I would hunt for …
We are all finding ourselves in uncertain times. Life, as we knew it a few weeks ago, is gone. When talking with friends one of the first things out of my mouth is: how gas and grocery prices are going up, and the war on Ukraine. What a travesty to see innocent people leaving their …
This week I had a hard shot of reality hit me with the passing of one of our friends who was also my dad’s co-worker we had known for over 60 years. Fred was a manly man, beard, baritone voice, always drove his Volvo cars. His flannel shirts were connected to him unless the weather …
I hope this blog post might help you find a fun and interesting location to take your family for Spring Break 2022. This special week is a chance for your family to find adventure, learning opportunities as well as make memories to last a lifetime. Our family developed a bucket list of places and things …
Since we just celebrated Valentine’s Day on Monday, I thought I would broach the subject of friendship. What characteristics of a friend are important to you? I believe many of my characteristics will also be yours. I tend to be drawn to friends that are dependable, inspirational, loyal, fun, a good listener, non-judgmental, and honest. …
People who develop their creative side tend to feel more passionate about their pursuits, mainly because this type of pastime can have a calming effect on both the brain and the body. With these activities, the changes we encounter can be less devastating and become more of a learning experience. Specific topics or creative …
Do you ever struggle with the right words or the right way to express your feelings towards your loved one? It could be your spouse, partner, brother, sister, mother, father, child, or friend. I believe we all have found ourselves in this situation more times than not. Valentine’s Day cards are a great way to …
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I realize it is Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Still, after thinking about the goals I set for myself on January 1, 2022, I thought it might be an exciting exercise to challenge myself to give advice to myself for the future. Play along with me and maybe try the exercise yourself. Be a good listener; …
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