View Post

Michiganders

It’s another Lighten Up Monday! The people I describe in this clip have done a lot to lighten up my life. People learn the goofiest ways to describe where they live. If you are from one of the states I mention, remember to keep your sense of humor as you watch this – I often make fun of my own …

View Post

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

View Post

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 …

View Post

Heart Attack!

It’s Lighten Up Monday! I believe with all my heart I was born to make people smile and sometimes to make people laugh until they need medical help… enjoy this clip! [youtube id=”iWrI_QkSpo4″]

View Post

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 …