What Is A Home Made Of?

What Is A Home Made Of? What makes a “house” home?  We have been in our home for 43 years and many wonderful, as well as, sad moments have passed.  When we build it, we had decided  to make this a house one filled with memories and love.   I do hope it has...

Do Risk Takers Get Ahead?

Do Risk Takers Get Ahead? Well all kinds of studies have been taken over the years about whether “risk takers” get ahead!  What do you think?  Are you a risk taker?  And if so, what made you become that way?  Do you think that gamblers are smart?   Are...

And How Do We Keep Our Balance?

And How Do We Keep Our Balance? Back in the 90’s when I taught High School, there were the annual Musical Productions.  It included  an outstanding cast of dedicated and  talented students. Attending them became a chance to be with my daughter.  We’d look...

Keeping On Task

Keeping On Task Sometimes my calendar is just loaded with appointments, commitments, and meetings.   I sit and evaluate each evening as I set my plan of attack  for the next day.  I like to be busy and productive.  Plus I enjoy people and want to reach out to them;...

Disappointed?

Dealing with Disappointment Have you run to the mailbox for something special and find it isn’t there?  Or checked the front door to see if a package has arrived? Have you listened to hear the phone call ring telling you good news about a job?  Have you had to...

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...

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