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...
by Linda Gullo | Nov 2, 2015 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Well it was a beautiful Sunday morning. The radio was playing in the background as I chopped some veggies. I planned on cooking and catching up on projects around the house. It would be a calm and quiet day. I had on my regular weekly cooking show turned on in the...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 26, 2015 | The Spirit at Work
Kindness comes in various forms. Back in 1982, my mother and father were both extremely ill. I had a wonderful neighbor who would run over to watch our children on a minutes notice so I could run to the hospital or care for emergencies. She helped me when my mom...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 25, 2015 | Family Times
1. Integrate family fun into your day. Today was the day to carve pumpkins. A little ingenuity and imagination got us all geared up for the adventure. Here two granddaughters took time for a hug while we continued to clean out the pumpkins. The house was...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 24, 2015 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
Lately I find myself looking at clocks. I want to buy a few new ones. The idea of digital clocks suddenly is less attractive to me and the large numbered “old fashioned” clocks appeal. Must be throw back Thursday! The old school clocks have character and a...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 24, 2015 | Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle
“Wheels on the bus go round and round…” are words from a kids song that is popular in school. It is easy to sing and to teach. It was the first one I taught to 2nd graders some 47 years ago. Wheels make our lives easier. They allow us to move heavy and/or bulky...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 22, 2015 | Self Development
Remember when? Most of us have played the telephone game as kids. It is the one where a secret is whispered to the person next to you. They in turn tell the person next to them. By the time the secret gets around the room to the last person in the group, it is a...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 20, 2015 | Self Development
While on my daily walk I came across this beautiful Weeping Willow tree. It is located near a retention pond where it can get plenty of water, sunshine, and light. Its tiny leaves allow it to sway in the different climates; to be flexible in spite of the winds,...
by Linda Gullo | Oct 20, 2015 | Self Development, The Spirit at Work
Bridge to Where? To What? I love bridges. They support us. They give cars, trucks, trains and other important modes of transportation access into areas over water or valleys. This little bridge goes over a small body of water and allows foot traffic to move across...
