gratitude
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Mothering with Dr. Seuss
Last weekend while going through my daughter’s binder, I found another assignment for me. Late Sunday, I realized that my child was supposed to dress up as a Dr. Seuss character to celebrate…
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To Love Money
In this time of foreclosures and job losses, it is very easy to become obsessed with money. Recently I learned that my company may be rather shaky. At first, I wanted to freak,…
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The Other Man
Friday night I had a wonderful date with another man. He’s cute, sweet and laughs constantly. He gives great hugs, kisses and says I love you a lot. My two and a half…
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Creative Zen
As all of you know, I am a voracious reader. What some of you may wonder is how I have time to read so much with a full-time job, husband and two small…
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Sister Friend
Years ago, I learned the term “sister-friend” from an Indian woman I used to work with. I fell in love with it. There is another, “sister-cousin” that is equally dear to me. The…
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This “God” Thing is Getting Old
I’m mad. I have no control over my life, and neither do you have any over yours. Our Master puppeteer has all of the control. And while I agree, He has the sole…
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Counting My Blessings
This year, we celebrated Thanksgiving in our new home. In this economy, we don’t take that for granted. Our neighbors are nice, and our neighborhood is safe. I am so thankful. I had…
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So Many Reasons to Give Thanks
In spite of the events of the last month, I am still thankful for so much. My parents drove down from Ohio for the holiday. Email keeps me connected to my brother in…
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Where Did the Time Go?
Already Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s so hard to believe that we are weeks away from another new year. In our home, we are busily making preparations. My parents are coming down from…