I wanted to repost this blog – the lesson I learned here has stuck with me even though I originally wrote this post a few years ago. I hope it will give you a little encouragement this morning. Enjoy!
Skating Well on Golden Pond
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a Ride!’” – Hunter S. Thompson
The Life Long Benefits of Keeping a Journal
In 2009, On Valentine’s day we gave each of our grandchildren little notebooks to be used as journals along with instructions on how to use them. The older children immediately sat down and began recording their thoughts for the day. Four year old Jadyn, could not yet write and I was worried that she might feel left out. My fears …
How to Let Your Gift Keep on Giving!
Yesterday this picture caught my eye. Suddenly memories of bygone years flooded my soul. This needle work picture of a bear was hand sewn by my grandmother almost 100 years ago. The detail is amazing, but more amazing is the personal value I place on this little piece of my grandmothers legacy. Please read to the end and watch the …
Two Words of Advice from Bob Newhart
Hey, Wake up! It’s Lighten Up Monday! Sometimes the behaviors that limit us are complex and require time and counseling to resolve. Other times we are just avoiding the obvious and prolonging the agony. In those moments we need to follow the advice of Bob Newhart. This makes me laugh every time I watch it. It also makes me pull up …