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The Trouble With Bubbles – Tis The Season
Have they been good enough or are they still on the bubble? This is the time of year that our kids tell us what they want for making the good list. As their parents, we weigh their behavior over the last 30 days or so and we ask ourselves, have they been good enough…
Chaos and Order ~ Can We Have One Without the Other
Chaos, if someone would ask me to come up with a single word that could summarize our entire year, that word would be chaos. For a lot of reasons, I don’t think that we are alone. Were you consumed by events that made you feel like you are not in control of your life?…
Why its Important to Live a Life of Gratitude
“What are you thankful for?” Do you remember when you were in grade school and the teacher would put you on the spot with this question? Were you that kid who would raise his hand sheepishly and say, “I am thankful for turkeys.” Was that your answer? Maybe you were…
My Top 10 Reasons Why My Life Should Make You Jealous
Once again, I deviated from the “All things Light and Fluffy” theme that I had going for a week and a half. My reason to do so was valid, but today I need to stay on point. I have a mandate; I get no more than 500-words and to keep it “light and fluffy.” So here goes:…
How to Regain Control of Your Ticks
Yes, you can still find them, but it is getting harder! Ticks more specifically, a clock that ticks. There is a sense of permanence in the sound of a ticking clock. I haven’t heard that sound in years but earlier this week, the rhythmic sound emanating from the…
You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
You are, you knew that didn’t you? You are stronger than you think you are. How do I know? Because we all are, both collectively and individually. As a culture, we have endured persecution and the ravages of war, as cities and communities, we coalesce around our…