I don’t know about you, but free time – truly free time – doesn’t come around all that often. Since I am retired, family and friends that are not retired yet, seem to have the idea that those that are retired have all the time in the world at our fingertips. But they are sorely …
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As Mother’s Day is celebrated this Sunday, May 8th, I thought it appropriate to share how important our mothers have been to us. For many, our mothers aren’t here any longer. This holiday then reminds us of their relevance in our lives. Mother’s Day isn’t the same without my mother. Her engaging spirit was enjoyable, …
I miss my mother immensely. I miss her hugs, her confidential knowledge, her sweet perfume smell, her positive attitude, her wise sayings, and, of course, her delicious cooking. She passed away in 2013 after battling cancer. My mother, like many, was resilient. Her parent’s divorced when she was in second grade. She was the youngest …
It can be. But when you are in severe pain, most often not. Laughter is important. It can relieve stress, if even for a couple of moments. It is good exercise and can benefit your health. It can be a reset button to boost your immune system. This “medicine” is quick, free, and can be …
Developing a topic or idea for a post this week has been a chore, and I’m at a loss for words. Okay, I know what you’re thinking. No way could Julie be at a loss for words. Well, it has happened. As I’m typing this blog, my husband, Don, is in extreme pain in his …
With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, I thought I would post six suggestions to lessen stress and tension during this time so we might wholeheartedly enjoy the time spent with our family and friends. Accept imperfection. When competition arises when playing games, participating in sports, and video games, realize that it is only a game, …
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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 …