Speaking for Others
Last month I had the privilege to accept an award for my uncle, someone who has been very influential in the world of children’s literature and has changed the face…
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Earlier this year, a story hit the news about a major league baseball player taking time off to be at his child’s birth that had me dumbfounded. Certain individuals were…
Read moreHappily Ever After
Twenty six years ago today, I married my high school sweetheart. At the time, we were young and idealistic. We were fearless, confident, cocky even. Over the years, we have…
Read moreStep into Someone Else’s Shoes … and Take a Look at Yourself
The New Year commonly brings resolutions to start fresh – to bring new habits into our lives to make them ultimately better. Making a resolution for the year makes no…
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…
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