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3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…

I’m not going to be a total Debbie Downer, but I can’t let this day go by and not acknowledge that it is the day I convinced my mother to go into the hospital after a fall down the stairs. She had been in bed for the week with “the flu” but we were afraidContinue reading “3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…”

Sunday 3 things…

January 23, 2022 I am grateful for friends who have my back – truthfully, thoughtfully, unabashedly; I am grateful for the new puzzle book I published today under Baby Bird Puzzles; I am grateful to put my head on this soft and cozy pillow after talking to each of my children today. #choosejoy #3things #Gratitude

Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021

Last night I was distracted from my posting of 3 things but what’s funny is I was racking up the gratitude all day. Not that it was a particularly great day from an outside viewpoint, but I was able to really focus on the good things and not the little annoyances (both people and events)Continue reading “Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021”

Thanksgiving 2021 – 3 things of gratitude

Today started like any other day – coffee and a hot shower (neither of which I take for granted). The difference is, however, that I am at the beach with my children – my grown children. I am grateful to have special time with them as they create their own lives; I am grateful forContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2021 – 3 things of gratitude”

“The Rose”

I used to sing this to my kids at night as I put them to bed.  Every word speaks of love and the ability to overcome even the harshest conditions to find and give love.  No matter how dark the world gets, have faith in love.  Such a beautiful message.   The Rose By BetteContinue reading ““The Rose””

Slushie to the face!

Wow – what a way to end a brutal 10 work hour day.  Tonight after a day of teaching, an afternoon of coaching, and an evening of parenting teenagers – my other half seemed to be having some philosophical questions as to the purpose, and perhaps futility, of parenting and vented them my way:  “WhatContinue reading “Slushie to the face!”

Please Pull Up To The Cone.

Each day on my morning drive I encounter three schools – elementary, middle, and high.  My commute spans four to twelve minutes, depending on the parents in the other cars.  The days of dropping off at the elementary school ended a few years ago.  I will save those days for another post.  Now, my youngestContinue reading “Please Pull Up To The Cone.”