Does it seem like there are additional changes and stress during the holidays, particularly the months of November and December? I believe many of our stresses this time of year are because we all try to make the holidays “perfect.” We try to achieve perfection, but the truth is we will never quite get there, …
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At the beach, the waves are crashing against the shore, seagulls crooning, jet skis motoring back and forth, bodies on boogie boards testing the waves, and children sculpting their prized sandcastles. Feet quickly navigate the hot sand to reach the safety of cool water. Joggers methodically traverse the beach to get their daily exercise. Sweethearts …
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When in school and asked to journal, I was always less than thrilled at the assignment. But now that I’m mature (okay older!) I believe Journaling is one of the most important things we can do, both for ourselves and our heirs. First, it allows us to look at the happenings of the day in …
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As a child, we’re not interested in our history or any of our family’s customs. But as we mature, it becomes fascinating, almost a need we have to find out everything possible. Joining Ancestry.com https://www.ancestry.com/ or Archives.com https://www.archives.com/ is a must, and even swabbing our cheek and mailing it in to discover our DNA is …
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Do you remember those childhood days where you would think for months about what you wanted to be for Halloween? My friend Susan shared how she got excited to shop the Fall church rummage sale to find something interesting to make an exciting and memorable costume. My mom being a seamstress, usually had extra fabric …
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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 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 …