by Linda Gullo | Jan 22, 2016 | The Spirit at Work
“New Life” comes in all forms. From the empty branches on the January trees outside our windows, new life will present itself in a few months. Tiny buds will blossom into lovely leaves to shade our buildings. the green will give us brighter and fresher days...
by Linda Gullo | Jan 22, 2016 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Just Pause a Minute I heard from a Facebook friend just a few minutes ago that she just lost someone close to her. Her loved one had been fighting a battle with cancer for over 3 years. It made me feel sad to hear this story ended in death. I was grateful that so...
by Linda Gullo | Jan 20, 2016 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
The New Year is in full force. I have several small grandchildren and witness our daughters constantly changing out the closets. Especially in the first year when children grow so fast and change literally by the month. It doesn’t end with clothes though! If you...
by Linda Gullo | Dec 14, 2015 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Embracing Life Life is filled with precious moments that call us to embracing life. It is easy to forget these times when undesirable things happen. Today I was able to spend some time with our littlest Granddaughter and her mom. It was a fun time just hanging out...
by Linda Gullo | Dec 11, 2015 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Embracing Life Continues! Twas the night before Friday and all through the house, everyone was sleeping except me. The next day was meant to be easier with a later morning start so I sat and I read late into the night. I finally reclined into a comfy position with...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 24, 2015 | The Spirit at Work
It was a rainy and dark evening as I left my daughter’s home for the first time. I had traveled there in the daylight, but now the rain was a coming down so fast that the wipers on my little red Jeep had to struggle just to keep up with the intense jets of water. I...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 17, 2015 | Self Development
This tree is located next to our garage. When it was young it was traumatized by a wind and snowstorm. Where it is split actually was bent onto the ground. My husband was convinced he could save it and with a couple of bungee cords stood it up again. That...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 11, 2015 | The Spirit at Work, Variety
Several years ago I bought a bear dressed up a monk. He’s pretty big and heavy for one person to move around. I managed to get him into my car with the help of a brawny teenager, but when I got home it was a different scene. No healthy muscle man was available to...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 11, 2015 | Self Development
The first train ride I remember was at the age of 4. My dad lifted me onto the step and followed me aboard. I remember the train being high, the smell of the engines, and how fast it was moving. It would be one of many trips from Chicago to the suburbs in my...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 6, 2015 | Family Times
We all are enticed to the wrong things, but may start out with the right intentions. Many years ago, I recall cutting flowers from our garden. They were lovely, deep colored fuchsia peonies from our garden. Oh, how fragrant and beautiful! I cut the stems, shook...
