Being a Grown-up Is Overrated
Irresponsible. That is what I want to be today. Being a grown-up is SO overrated. Today is one of those days that I want to be Wendy and have Peter…
Read moreA Moral Compass
Being a long time Girl Scout leader and the parent of an Eagle Scout, I have spent a bit of time reflecting on the importance of Scouting. Both Boy and…
Read moreCompromise and Taking Turns
Recent events once again have me thinking of that book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. For a while, it was everywhere and quotes from it appeared…
Read moreMake Good Choices
When her kids were young, I heard my neighbor say these words to them every time they went off on their own. What powerful words – “Make good choices.” This…
Read moreHappiness Triggers
My husband’s smile My family playing My kids’ singing (especially when they do it together) My dogs’ way of snuggling Hugs (and kisses) Sunrises and sunsets (noticing them makes me…
Read moreBe Happy
Isn’t that really what we all want to be when we grow up? Isn’t it the American way to “pursue happiness?” How, exactly, does one do that? There is a…
Read moreLearn Something New
Experts tend to agree that it is good to keep learning. It is even said that learning new skills can help fend off common age-related disorders such as dementia. It…
Read moreDo What You Love
I had plenty of time to ponder while sitting at jury duty, waiting to see if I might be needed. I did spend a chunk of time sorting through Girl…
Read moreLife and Art – the Circle of Life?
Ironically enough, after the last post, I came across a similar sentiment in the book I was reading (one of the benefits to running the Mom Taxi is getting to…
Read moreWeighing the Options
As I have been repeatedly been told, the options are endless. I can be anything I want to be. So, what do I want to be? I guess going back…
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