How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? I have been blessed with an upbeat, positive personality and the ability to handle pressure. In spite of that, there are times I can’t escape the feeling I am being crushed and weighted down by negativity, frustration. That’sContinue reading “When life feels heavy and it’s time to lighten up”
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Trust and Loyalty
What quality do you value most in a friend? Several thoughts came to mind as I pondered this prompt. I value trust and loyalty the most. My husband, who is my best friend in this world above all others, exhibits both. I can trust him to have my happiness and safety as a priority andContinue reading “Trust and Loyalty”
This may take a while
What jobs have you had? Since I am 55 and have been working since I was 12 this list may take a while. 🤣. I have been a lifeguard, camp counselor, insurance receptionist, cleaner, assistant manager, shop worker. My first job was as a 12 year old babysitting for $1 an hour and an extraContinue reading “This may take a while”
“Practicing” with the goal of getting better
Do you practice religion? I don’t practice religion but I do work on daily deepening my relationship with God, practice strengthening character qualities so that I better demonstrate humility, grace, mercy, compassion, integrity each and every day
“Monday Musings” – Second Installment
Happy Memorial Day Everyone! If you had the gift of a three day weekend, I hope it was happy and safe and took a moment to remember those who have served and have paid the ultimate sacrifice for us. Welcome to the start of a new week! This is the second installment of our MondayContinue reading ““Monday Musings” – Second Installment”
A prompt that made me smile and groan in remembering
Do you remember life before the internet? This prompt made me both smile and groan….in 1993 my husband and I had just gotten married. I remember getting our first desktop computer, almost $2,000 at the time (our kids’ jaws drop every time we retell it) and installing AOL for access and email and the signatureContinue reading “A prompt that made me smile and groan in remembering”
Wife, Mom, Human and Art
What are you good at? I sincerely believe and hope that I am good at being a wife helping my husband’s law firm be successful, being a good mom and that my kids know that no matter how old they get I will always be there to help, being a good human that is kindContinue reading “Wife, Mom, Human and Art”
Being content with “enough”
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? For a long time having it all to me meant all the money, all the power, all the fame, all the attention. If we were to truly have it all, then ambition, drive, growth all stop. I have found that for me personally IContinue reading “Being content with “enough””
Miss you dad/First Hand Account of History
Who would you like to talk to soon? My response would have to be two-fold. I would deeply love to have my father-in-law back with us for our daily text and meme exchanges. It is a void that can’t be filled. And I would love to visit with historical figures and get their first handContinue reading “Miss you dad/First Hand Account of History”
Sentimental could be my middle name
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? A well-used Bible full of margin notes and highlighted verses from college, a hand painted coffee mug my daughter made for me that I still use, and the engagement ring from my husband. He worked 3 jobs to pay for it back in 1991.
