Precious Moments Become Precious Memories
I know I’ve often written about trips down memory lane! Perhaps it’s because memories are built into all of us. They help define who we are, where we’ve journeyed over the years, who we’ve met, and what we’ve attained. To lure me into thinking further on this subject, a recent memory post by Facebook on my page took me back to 2012 when I did a 17-day book tour/speaking engagement on the East Coast (A detailed post of that trip can be found in my September, 2012 blog...
Read MoreSuddenly and Without Thinking
In last month’s post, The Toxic Gossip Train I shared my belief that judging, criticizing, and gossiping are destructive in any situation. This short post dwells on a similar topic: being conscious of how we speak to one another. I believe most of us, if not all of us, are aware of someone who has suffered—emotionally, physically, and perhaps spiritually—by unkind, inconsiderate, and often damaging words. I’m quite sure that none of us would want to be the victim of such an...
Read MoreDecisions: The Good and the Not So Good
The dull, overcast morning promised a windy, rainy day and I was tempted to stay in my pjs rather than leave the comfort of my home. However, a visit to the chiropractor was on my agenda, and being a treatment I greatly value, there was no staying at home. That being said, I have to admit that there are some mornings when hibernating from the world is a welcoming pleasure, and it’s then when I decide to stay put and curl up with a hot drink and a good book. With that confession out of the...
Read MoreMarch Is OUR Month!
Do you remember what you were doing on this day five years ago? Two years ago? For some of us to remember what we did last Tuesday, we may have to pause and think, What did I do last Tuesday? For sure, mundane events that circumvent or invade our lives every day can make remembering a bit taxing, but there are some things that one should make every effort to remember: appointments, dinner invites, family get-togethers, birthdays, and of course… anniversaries! I realize that for many the...
Read MoreTruth or Fiction
As I reflect back on my previous month’s post (To Quit or Not To Quit), I feel the need to pursue the “quitting” theme once again. There were some who felt that a person should continue on, climb that mountain, as it were, despite the odds, while others felt it was okay to quit, but only for the right reasons. And depending on the circumstances, I believe that either would be the right choice. However, the reason for engaging my thoughts (and yours!) on this topic once again comes from...
Read MoreThe Space Between My Dates
Baseball is almost over for the season and I will go into a bit of a withdrawal! I know that may sound extreme to some, but I do love the sound of the bat hitting the ball followed by, “Ther-r-r-r-e she goes!” As I reflect back on my childhood I remember going with my friends to the Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto to watch the minor league baseball team, The Toronto Maple Leafs. I would go fully armed with my baseball mitt in hand, choosing to sit on the first base side and praying for a ball...
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