Originally published Father's day June 21, 2020 My dad's been gone 34 years. I've lived my entire adult life without him. Yet his words and lessons are relevant today, and resound in my life every day. Love your spouse and make your family a priority. He loved my mom and everyone knew it. They hugged, … Continue reading Lessons from My Dad: Cherishing Family Values
Many of you know I love dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, breed dogs, mutts. I love them. All of them. It’s been fifteen years since we had to say goodbye to Cody – our first dog and the original member of our pack. It’s been two years since our sweet Sunny (the final member of our original pack) passed … Continue reading Welcome Home Odin and Ozzie: Our New Dachshund Duo
If you checked in with me last week, you’ll know I was pretty happy about buying a Happiness Journal. Inside it has 300 suggestions for things to do and write about. Yesterday, I spent some time taking a closer look. Write various positive affirmations, compliments you’ve received, and quotes you love on little pieces of … Continue reading Paving the Path to Happiness
As I was living my ordinary life this week, I had several thoughts that might be good blog fodder. But, I didn’t really develop any of them. So, this week I’m just sharing a hodgepodge of random thoughts. Photo by Andreas - on Pexels.com Shorter days. Yes, I was present during the month of June. … Continue reading Thoughts From an Ordinary Life
I followed the Facebook crowd this week and changed my profile picture to one that includes my mom. I’ll be missing her tomorrow, although in my mind I always try to change the phrase ‘missing my mom’ to ‘thinking of Mom.' Because I do think of her, every single day. She continues to be part … Continue reading Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here
Birthdays are a bit different today than when I was a kid. Part of it is the difference between the perspective of a child and an adult, but a lot of it is the changing world. The very first birthday greeting I received today was a text message from my local pharmacy sending me, "best … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me
As the year draws to a close, I’m thinking about experiences and people – mostly people - that have brought joy to my life this year. It makes me more… joyful. Photo by David Orsborne on Pexels.com One of my most joyful experiences this year has been reconnecting with a longtime family friend, who I … Continue reading Today I Choose Joy
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