If you’re reading this, chances are you’re carrying something heavy this Christmas. In Part One, we talked about how joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances—and how it can quietly coexist with grief, stress, or disappointment. Today, in Part Two, we’re turning outward. Because one of the most surprising truths about joy is this: sometimes we feelContinue reading “How to Find Joy at Christmas (Part Two): Sharing Light When Life Is Hard”
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Yikes sooooo many times
My husband and I were pre-law majors in college. We took 9 different speech classes during that time. Then after we were married, he ran for political office twice. So we were speaking at conventions, county fairs, public television debates.
Doing arm curls with my coffee cup
Actually I love to hike in the woods. There are so many beautiful trails here and I love to swim in the pool at the club.
When people put themselves in harm’s way for a stranger
When people risk their own safety and comfort on behalf of someone they don’t know amazes me. That’s courage and a character trait all its own.
Chapter 21 – “The Trial & An Attack” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)
The following days were a blur of frantic activity. Patrick, fueled by adrenaline and apotent blend of fear and determination, worked tirelessly. He knew Martel’s arrest,while a significant victory, was just the first domino to fall. The Syndicate was a hydra,its tentacles deeply embedded in the city’s infrastructure. Severing one head wouldonly encourage others toContinue reading “Chapter 21 – “The Trial & An Attack” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”
Midweek Motivational Post
#attitude #contentment #motivationalpost #inspiration
Tie between Zits and Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes has been one of my favorites for a long long time. I have every single one of the Calvin and Hobbes books and I always loved his “creative” snowmen! And having been a parent of two teenage boys, Zits is the best. I have saved several of the comic strips about theContinue reading “Tie between Zits and Calvin and Hobbes”
Finding Joy at Christmas – Even in Difficult Times
Finding Joy at Christmas—Even in Difficult Times. PART ONE Christmas has a way of stirring up both warmth and ache. While twinkling lights and holiday music fill the air, many people quietly carry heaviness—loss, stress, loneliness, financial strain, exhaustion, or simply the pressure of what the season “should” feel like. If this year feels harderContinue reading “Finding Joy at Christmas – Even in Difficult Times”
Worry less, stress less
I need to worry less and stress less about things that have not taken place yet Worrying about tomorrow or the next day steals today’s joy
A great prompt to help us reflect on life’s blessings
The past two years were some of the most difficult for my husband and me. His extended time of job loss, the death of my sister, the death of my father in law, the loss of two beloved pets. They definitely were learning experiences. 2025 has been a year of turnaround. My husband has aContinue reading “A great prompt to help us reflect on life’s blessings”
Lemon and Rosemary 