 Facing the Hills….Here’s a great guest post from one of my favorite online writing buddies, Eileen Knowles. ... Grilling VeggiesSince we have a “primitive” kitchen at the moment, we invested in a propane gas ... Committed to Keeping My Kids UncoolIn elementary school, I had a pair of hand-me-down pants from one of my older ... 3 Painful Lessons About PracticeMy medal for completing the 2013 Frederick Half Marathon Four weeks ago I ran and completed ... 5 Reasons to Start or Join a Community GardenFor many, gardening alone is an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. On the other hand, community ... 5 Ways to Get Stuff DoneHere’s a guest post from writer, Rachel Thomas who writes about kids and family issues ... Our drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckersOur drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckers Huff and puff and stand by your arrogance ... Fun Flower Facts: Tigridia (Tiger Flower)Tigridia, also known as tiger flower or shell flower, is a genus of about 30 ... Piglet’s Salada da Favas – Broad Bean SaladMy original idea was to try Chica’s recipe of Broad Beans with Griddled Pork Belly, ... How to Divide PerennialsDividing is the process of lifting an established, often crowded perennial out of the ground ... Dear EmmettDear Emmett, I can't stop staring into your perfect little face. The photos your thoughtful daddy ... Role of Kids in Your Family LifeHere’s a guest post from writer, Sophie Samuel. If you’d like to write a guest post ... A License to Hunt GhostsRecently, one of my friends showed me a photo of her family. The sun was ... This Post is Good to the Last DropI’m not gonna lie – I am a coffee addict. Whether you call it a cup ... Tales from France – Tete de Veau – bone out!On our recent trip to France, to celebrate our Granddaughter’s second Birthday, the funniest moment ... A Sticky InterludeIt hasn't exactly been a harsh winter. It's just that we've been spoiled the past ... Piglet’s Plot in AprilThis year I’m keeping a photographic diary of my humble vegetable garden. In theory, if ... Book Review: It’s All About RelationshipBefore I got up the nerve to ask my wife on our first date nearly ... ResentmentOverwhelming sleepiness prompted me to indulge in a rare after-dinner cup of tea to get ... A Roaring Success!What’s better than dressing up in roaring ‘20s style for a fabulous night? Dressing up ... Success – What Can Contribute To It?Last post we were discussing the roll of play and success. I asked you to ... A Chance Encounter with Jamie BeckwithIt was my lucky day recently! While shopping for a client at Renaissance Tile & ... Old, Older, OldishLast Wednesday, Hubby and I were taking our 2 grandsons to the park and having ... |
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 …that anyone ever said to me was this: “You are a cancer that is infecting the entire office.” It drew blood. It drew blood partly because it was so unexpected, and in my opinion, undeserved. Cancer is a deadly disease, for Cripes sake. It killed my father, many friends and relatives. What a helluva thing to say to someone, … Continue reading: The Most Obnoxious Thing  “If each of us sweeps in front of our own steps, the whole world will be clean.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reflections: The Holy Longing… Candela The Holy Longing by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Tell a wise person or else keep silent for those who do not understand will mock it right away. I praise what is truly alive what longs to … Continue reading: Reflections: The Holy Longing…  “Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.” Douglas Horton Reflections: Plant Some Good Deed Seeds… Small Stones #30 Who came up with the idea Of random acts of kindness? It is good for the soul… For each kindness reverberates like a pebble in a pond Spreading far beyond its origins healing … Continue reading: Reflections: Plant Some Good Deed Seeds…  “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” Thomas Merton Reflections: Staying Afloat… Throughout life, we experience plenty of highs and lows, disappointments and triumphs. Embracing an emotional equilibrium helps (us) to remember that through the tidal waves of life, balance is always restored. Maintaining perspective and emotional balance is (our) … Continue reading: Reflections: Staying Afloat…  “Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Reflections: Purposeful… Most of us go through life wondering what our purpose is… Maybe it’s to do A or accomplish B What seems … Continue reading: Reflections: Purposeful…  “A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of it bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.” Maurice Chevalier Reflections: 100 Is The New 78… Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman Dear 100 Year Old Me … and anyone out there listening, What … Continue reading: Reflections: 100 Is The New 78… |
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