Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is now a bittersweet day for me. Don’t get me wrong.  I love celebrating my husband and showering him with love, gifts and cards because he is an awesome dad.  The problem lies in the fact that he is not my father.  And mine is gone.  Sigh. So, I’m...

We Have No Idea

When was the last time you looked around and noticed someone in need?  Today?  Yesterday?  Last month?  Did you do something about it? Uh oh.  I’m not sure I like my answer. The ugly truth is that often we use excuses, judgments and fear to keep us from helping...

Technical Difficulties

Okay, computers rock! But, some days they stink to high heaven when they don’t work and you don’t know how to FIX them!!!  Lovely…this is when I wish I had paid more attention in those technology classes. Last week started out fine and dandy until my laptop crashed...

Knocking out Negativity!

Have you ever noticed how some people can poo-poo on just about anything? For example: Yippee!  The Easter Bunny brought me chocolate! (Them) – You know you are just going to eat that and get fat. Listen to this great idea for a new career path! (Them) – You know...

Pointy Needles

Today, my second-grader is home sick with a fever and headache.  Boo.  Jake’s the one that suffers terribly from allergies and asthma, so when sickness strikes – he’s down for the count. Our pediatric allergy specialist has recommended allergy shots for the past two...