I’ve never been the athletic type. I don’t like to run. I stink at tennis and well, most every other sport so when Fitbits came out I stayed far, far away from them. I didn’t need some piece of electronic equipment telling me what a slug I am. Around Christmastime, however, I decided that it…
2017 Book Bingo Challenge
Happy New Year! I didn’t make any resolutions this year because let’s be honest, follow through ain’t easy! But, if you feel the need to make one go for it. But, keep this in mind; if you’re going to make resolutions, you’ll increase your chances of follow through by picking just one. Your chance of success with just…
The Great Christmas Tree Topple
While discussing Christmas trees with a group of moms the other day, I heard several stories of toppled trees. I walked away thinking it must just be a rite of passage for parents to have their Christmas tree tip over at least once while their kids are young. I won’t soon forget the year it…
Look for the Helpers
Fred Rogers of Mr. Roger’s neighborhood fame once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And he’s right. Two days after Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to discover what…
What I Learned Having a Stroke
Most of my friends, and I’m sure most of my mother’s friends, who read this blog probably already know that I had a mild stroke two weeks ago. I was putting on my makeup and when I looked into the mirror and smiled to add my blush I noticed that the left side of my…