I read a quote today, “Never seek revenge rotten fruit will fall by itself.” As I think about those who have been mean to me, I realize when it all comes down to it, every one of us will get what we deserve. Taking steps to expedite that process for those who did you wrong… Continue reading Never Seek Revenge
So many humans take for granted the people who love them the most. They assume their family and friends will always be there doing what they always do. Don’t make that mistake. Show them you really are thankful for them. That’s that love does.
We had a loss due to a storage unit leaking. My family lost heirlooms, books, clothing, and other things. The insurance company wants me to put a value on these things to file a claim. How can I put a value on my children’s tears, my husband’s grief or my anger for all that is… Continue reading Value of Loss
You used to be my cup of tea but I drink champagne now. One day I woke up and decided I no longer liked lukewarm tea. However my tea would not get hot. It was not behaving like a good tea should. I packed my bags and went on a search for something sweet and… Continue reading I Drink Champagne Now
I apparently can’t do anything alphabetically without singing the song. I’m an adult. I should be able to do this without signing, but here I am at work signing like a preschooler.
People are nosy by nature. They want to hear the story. Humans like gossip. They will sometimes ask inappropriate questions to get the scoop. They mean no harm most of the time. They really don’t care about the other humans involved. They just want to know about the drama and what happened. Remember when some… Continue reading Not Everyone Needs to Know your Story
Is there anything you want to do that someone has said to you that you can’t do it? Is there any harm in it for you or anyone else? No? Well then, is it something that will make you happy or simply bring joy? Yes? Do it. Don’t listen to those who have no courage… Continue reading Do What You Dare
I am struggling to remember simple things like conversations with my husband from this morning but ask me what I wore to the 8th grade prom I’ll describe it too you down to the pink asymmetrical hemline. Why is memory so weird? I’m worried that like many of my relatives I will develop dementia. Every… Continue reading Memory is a Strange Friend
Even if you have a full calendar, sometimes you have to rest. It may mean you can’t get to that appointment. You may have to say no to doing that favor. You may have to disappoint someone. Sometimes you have to put yourself first. The world won’t end if you just let it all go… Continue reading Sometimes You Rest
Remember when you were a young human and you said something like, “I can’t wait to be an adult so I can do what I want”? How’s that going for you? If it is going well tell us your secret. All I want to do is spend as much time with my husband and family… Continue reading I Do what I Want
