“I’m soooo tired.” How often do you say that or hear it from someone else? I bet I hear it at least once every day. So what is the cause of all this exhaustion? Well, duh… Let’s start with the obvious. Lack of sleep The advice on exactly how much sleep a person needs varies, … [Read more…]
Another month has flown by, and we find ourselves once again at Thank You Notes time. I have much for which to be grateful, as I’m sure you do, so let’s get started. Thank you Mom… for creating this wonderful, loving, passionate, crazy family. Every time we gather together like this, I marvel at how blessed … [Read more…]
Three years ago today, I published my first blog post. In keeping with my blogiversary tradition, I will be giving presents to three of you–one for each year! But before we get to the give-away, it’s time for a little reflection. By the numbers In three years, I have written 298 posts, including five guest … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 31 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Monday, October 1, 2018, at 12:05 a.m. Central (US) Ends Friday, October 5, at 11:55 p.m. REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup 3 new or old, family friendly posts. • By … [Read more…]
There was a time, not so long ago, if you’d written a book that you wanted to share with readers, you had one option—query agents, survive countless rejections, finally hook one; then wait for the agent to try selling your manuscript to publishers, survive more rejections, and with any luck, finally sign a contract. At … [Read more…]
Time has run out on summer and, therefore, on my summer bucket list. I accomplished quite a bit and had a lot of fun. I did not check everything off the list, but hey, there’s always next year! Health and fitness 1.Go on at least three EMI Health wellness hikes (for a total of 10 … [Read more…]
You have a big decision to make, but something is holding you back, telling you not to do it. How do you know whether that voice in your head is the wise voice of intuition or the restrictive voice of fear? Should you take that new job? Accept that proposal? Buy that new house? Write … [Read more…]
It’s the second Tuesday of the month. That means it’s time for Thank You Notes–a chance to look back and savor the many wonderful things that have happened in the past four weeks and express my gratitude. Thank you to these wonderful ladies… for their hard work at the office and also their willingness to … [Read more…]
We often talk about the example we set for our children and grandchildren. That’s important indeed, but let’s not forget that children can also be good examples for us—without even trying. I recently read this lovely post from Donna at Retirement Reflections about lessons she learned from her three-year-old grandson. Today I want to focus … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 30 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 12:05 a.m. Central (US) Ends Wednesday, September 5, at 11:55 p.m. REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup 3†new or old, family friendly posts. • By … [Read more…]