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6 Suggestions on How to Respond to Internet Criticism!

I received a message the other day from a musician friend who was devastated by a caustic, critical remark left on her Facebook page. After reading the trash that had been thrown in her direction, I wrote her a note of encouragement. Here are some of the suggestions I shared with her. Now if only I can follow my own …

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Solving Your Kid’s Car Fights

Good morning friends! It’s Lighten Up Monday! Have you ever experienced the “thrill” of children doing combat in the back seat while you try to navigate traffic? At the end of this video is a solution you might want to try. [youtube id=”8Ps9MmzHh8U”] [reminder]What solutions have you used?[/reminder]

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A Visine Threat

Well I’ll be!  It’s Lighten Up! Monday again!  If you can lighten up in the security line at the airport, you can lighten up anywhere! [youtube id=”Y2qv2Jj7Yek”] This clip taken from Under The Influence. For more info or to purchase, click here. [reminder] Have you had a unique experience with the TSA? [/reminder]

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Ingredients for a Great Vacation

We are three days into this year’s summer vacation. This morning one of my grandchildren asked, “Why can’t we stay here forever?”  Her question got me thinking… what are the ingredients that make for a “Why can’t we stay here forever” vacation? The following list is not exhaustive nor have we perfected the recipe, but we have sure had a …

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Elevator Ride

Happy Lighten Up Monday! Riding elevators is one of my favorite past times – NOT! [youtube id=”OAWQLf2F81E”]