Is it worth watching?
My husband retired a couple of years ago, and as we’ve gotten older, I know more and more people who reach that milestone say: “Now I can finally enjoy life!” It makes me sad to hear that so many people have that perspective. This mindset suggests that decades—entire careers, years of raising families, building relationships, […]
What Was The Best Part of Your Week?
I’m not talking about writing a note to my husband, telling him I love him (although it’s true, I do love him!).
Do You Watch Shark Tank?
My husband and I love to watch the show Shark Tank and often Google the status of the businesses that were pitched – some were invested in, and some were declined;
I REALLY WANT SOME ICE CREAM
I was in the grocery the other day, gazing longingly at the massive selection of ice cream available to fill my “sweet tooth”, when a clerk asked if she could assist me. What’s that, I thought, an offer of help in a big-box grocery store? Nice! I told her I couldn’t find the flavor I […]
WHAT KIND OF IMPACT ARE YOU MAKING?
On April 27, 2025, my husband and I attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Operation Frequent Wind, a significant rescue event in 1975. My husband had served on the carrier, the USS Midway, during the dramatic helicopter evacuation in Saigon that saved over 7,000 Vietnamese lives in the final days of the Vietnam War. During […]
DOES IT FIT IN THE OVERHEAD, OR IS IT A CHECK-IN?
Everyone has baggage, but I’m not talking about physical luggage. I’m talking about the emotional, mental, or spiritual weight we carry through life. Some people travel light. Their baggage fits in a backpack or maybe a small carry-on, something easy to lift into the overhead bin. It’s there, but manageable. Others carry more. Their suitcase […]
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT A DAY MAY BRING
In 2023 I experienced what I refer to as a “medical adventure”. During a 3-month period, there were 4 occasions when I almost died. As a matter of fact, each and every doctor I saw during that timeframe, and every doctor I’ve seen since then, describe me as a miracle; they can’t believe I survived […]
YOU CAN’T MILK A BEAR?
“It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee.
A Thought From Actor Anthony Hopkins
I recently came across this quote from actor Anthony Hopkins: “No one leaves here alive. So please stop treating yourself as an afterthought. Eat delicious food. Walk in the sun. Jump into the sea. Speak the truth that you carry in your heart like a hidden treasure. Be silly. Be good. Be weird. There is […]
Making New Years Resolutions?
So many people see the new year as the perfect time to make resolutions, the perfect time to commit to changing bad habits and establishing new routines. Resolutions are great because they’re usually plans we make to improve things like our health, relationships, finances, work and so on. The key to helping maintain the momentum […]