Global Issues… Come to the Table 15 Apr 202515 Apr 2025 “Time to eat!”-Mom Some nights I just want to pull my hair out when it’s time to think about what to make for dinner. You too? Last night wasn’t one…
Global Issues… Celebrate Women’s History Month Together #celebratewomenshistory 27 Mar 202526 Mar 2025 Quick, name three women from history who made a significant impact your life today. Now, click comment below, and share who they are and how their efforts changed your life.…
Global Issues… CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? OMG. 6 Feb 2025 For a moment, put aside any preconceptions of what religious bias (for/against/otherwise) you may have. Just for a moment. Can you? Come on, give it a try. Leave the world…
Humane Parenting… What Makes a Favorite a Favorite? 10 Nov 202310 Nov 2023 Question of the day, to you: What was your favorite subject in school? Your answer may vary depending upon the age that comes to mind. It may vary depending on…
Blog Events… Cost v. Risk Assessments 24 Oct 202324 Oct 2023 What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? As a teen I took plenty of risks. I bet you did, too. Crossing the traffic…
Motivations… Serenity Prayer 2.0 16 Dec 202117 Dec 2021 A little update to the old standby, this prayer spilled from my heart one day. I pulled over to jot it down. Here it is, in case you might need…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures Part 5 19 Nov 2018 This is the last of a five-part series on Elusive Pleasures, in which we’re exploring losses, their associated neural connections and ways to adapt to changes and renew pleasure. In…
Midlife Blitz… Elusive Pleasures: 10 Ways to Feel Better! 4 Jun 201824 Oct 2020 What if you could do some simple brain exercises to get more pleasure in your life? Would you be interested? What? Exercise my brain? How in the world do I…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Get the Feeling Back! 24 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 How can we get our brains to release that much-needed pleasure response again? We’ve looked at how easy it is to lose a good feeling. A simple change in sensation…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Aging with Erroneous Beliefs 12 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 Last week I wrote about sprinkler heads. Why would anyone stop to read about sprinkler heads? Because it’s really about pleasure, and adapting to changes that block pleasure. Maybe…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Sprinklers in the Garden of Life 4 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 Comfortably settling into my spot on the back porch for Sunday morning coffee, I notice it. It doesn't feel quite right. Something is missing. What is it? The cushions and…
Attempts at Humor… How to Write With a Whip 27 Oct 201520 Mar 2016 Ever get caught up in frustration that there's just not enough time to write? Between working full time, homemaking, investigating information we need to write, and a few other significant…
Global Issues… Doctor’s Recommendation 24 Feb 2015 Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. Dr. Seuss (The Lorax)
Freedom vs Fear… Compassion: Left and Right 20 Feb 201522 Mar 2016 Marge lay exhausted at the end of a long day, her eyes puffy from too many tears. It has been an emotional day for her. As she lay on the…
DP challenge… Dark Chocolate to my Soul 20 Sep 201420 Mar 2016 First smile from my baby~ Fingertips at my back~ Purple hued sunsets o'er mountain or sea. A word fitly spoken~ Laughing toddlers at play~ Secret gifts sent before there's…
Attempts at Humor… Happy WordPress Anniversary (to me)! 22 May 201422 May 2014 Something from Wordpress arrived in my notifications box today! Excited (in the style of Ralphie, opening his package from the Lil' Orphan Annie Radio Show), my heart raced. Could it…
Motivations… I Feel Cherokee 2 May 20142 May 2014 Reblogging an older post, just because I still feel it. Click to read. . . I Feel Cherokee.
Motivations Faith or Fear: Roots Run Rampant 28 Feb 20143 Mar 2014 Fear has roots with underground runners! Just when I think I've pulled the biggest, up crops another branch. I pull it, and off of that one, a myriad others, in…
Motivations… I Feel Cherokee 9 Feb 201426 Apr 2014 I feel Cherokee. * Shrouded in secrecy after hiding from Indian Removal in the 1800's, my 1900's family seemed unable to pass on important information to support our Cherokee heritage. We…
Blog Events… Reaching Out With WordPress 26 Sep 201326 Apr 2014 The way I figure, if this conversation ~blogging~ reaches even one person, then it is worthwhile; even if that one is just you or me. Heart reaching heart, relating, encouraging--…
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