With Prime Day coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, I’d like to invite you to join me in supporting your local educators or your favorite causes. If you see a teacher, homeschooling parent, or micro-school sharing their Amazon wish list, taking a little time to purchase an item or more off their wish …
A Way to Make a Difference for Others on Prime Day Read More »
My writing prompt today was “What do You Do for Fun?” And quite frankly, it was one of those deer-in-the-headlights moments. My mind went blank. And then asked, “What do you mean by ‘fun’?” And honestly, I went to my favorite online dictionary to look it up. Fun – pleasure, enjoyment, or entertainment; giving pleasure; …
In the fullness of our daily lives, it’s easy to become disconnected from the simple joys and natural wonders that exist just beyond our doorstep. Yet, just beyond the responsibilities, the to do list, and the pressures of life, an entire world of beauty and enchantment awaits to be discovered, noticed, and appreciated – one …
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Many years ago, my neighbor planted a passionflower along the fence near our concrete driveway. It’s such a unique flower, not one that I had seen before. And I was fascinated. Every year the vine would grow up the fence, and spill over the top, spreading the joy to our side of the fence. I’d …
When I was about ten, my mom went in for an outpatient imaging appointment, to get some scans for a back injury, while I went off to a Girl Scout outing. She was in her late 20s at the time. An active woman, raising two kids, co-running a growing business that supported multiple families. Involved …
Finding a Way Forward through Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness Read More »
Nearly every woman I know juggles many hats. We are moms, committed to our families… Wives, Partners, navigating long-term relationships in all the ups and downs; Working and/or running businesses; Leading or heavily involved in, a non-profit Serving the needs of others by volunteering, mentoring, and encouraging others. We facilitate the needs of and advocate …
Confidence. A belief or feeling that you can do it. A trust you have in yourself and your ability or abilities to succeed. The word confidence gets thrown around in various ways. Means different things to different people, but today, for right now, this is what I’m referring to. That confidence that comes from within. …
