Gratitude 101

Gratitude 101 My mother-in-law was always very thankful even though she had plenty.   Her favorite line was “thanks loads” and she was sincere.   She was also good at writing notes of appreciation.  She died at 94, but seemed to lead a full and vibrant...

Refreshing Moments …

Refreshing Moments … When I was a small child, we lived in Brookfield, Il.  Living in a hundred year old house meant we were surrounded in an environment that was created for us.  My parents tried to update and make things their own, but the reality was that the...

Dealing with Everyday Trials

Dealing with Everyday Trials So we adopted a year old American Bulldog 7 years ago–that’s right she is now over 8.   She has charmed her way into our lives from the very beginning by her sweet disposition.  She immediately knew she belonged to us when she...

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