Last week I learned that one of my friends is struggling with loneliness. She recently moved and is having a hard time getting to know people. Remembering I had written a blog about ways to help deal with loneliness, I searched for it to see if it was worthy of being passed along to my…
Tips and Tricks
My Top Three Favorite Tips
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, mostly because I had a brain block and couldn’t think of what to write. So, today I’m coming back to you with some of my favorite tips because when you find something that works, you should share the knowledge, right? Parchment Paper is Amazing! I first started…
Kiss Loneliness Goodbye
I recently read a report stating that nearly half of the American population is lonely. The fact that people are lonely doesn’t surprise me so much as how many are affected. When I met a friend for lunch a few months ago, she told me she’d been experiencing some loneliness. I had been, also, which…
Buy Once, Give Twice
I love Christmas, but every now and then I need a little inspiration to help me choose the perfect gift for friends or family. Maybe you do, too. I especially love to give gifts that not only benefit the recipient, but also benefit others. This is not always possible, of course, when your grandson wants…
There’s Never a Tornado . . . .
When we first moved to Minnesota 41 years ago, we lived in a duplex. My neighbor in the downstairs unit is the one who helped me adjust to the nuances of Minnesota living. I’d grown up in California and was totally used to the idea of earthquakes, but the thought of living in a part…