Whether we are willing to admit it or not, most of us prefer calm seas, beautiful blue skies and white, puffy clouds. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.... Read More
It was obvious to anyone within a few feet of where I stood gazing out our kitchen window. I was one unhappy, annoyed person. Mumble. Grumble. How dare they, those... Read More
How many times have you heard [or spoken] that phrase? For the most part, when we say we would like to bottle something it has to do with a positive,... Read More
They flew. They floated. They zipped by the window. They meandered across the pane of glass. Snowflakes. Of every size. So similar, yet each unique in their own way. Oh,... Read More
The beginning of a new year means different things to different people. Some of us make lists of goals or resolutions with the best intention to complete each item in... Read More
Life is a journey of one step at a time. Sure doesn’t seem that way when we are children and the hours and days seems to drag on and on,... Read More
Most Americans are familiar with the historical significance of our Thanksgiving Day celebration. How many of us fondly remember cutting out black and white pilgrim hats and orange construction paper... Read More
Tis the season of gift-giving for sure. At the same time, while we may be in the midst of a myriad of shopping challenges—supply chain shortages, lack of selection or... Read More
We’ve all heard it—or uttered similar words ourselves. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. Why does my neighbor play that kind of music? Is it even music? When will my... Read More
What is a label? Why use a label? Are labels not helpful? While the answers to these questions may seem obvious, life experience would indicate otherwise. One only has to... Read More