“I must accept life unconditionally. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don’t set any condition.” Margaret Lee Runbeck I’ll be happy when the dog doesn’t pee in the house any more. I’ll be happy when the baby is out of diapers. I’ll be happy when the teacherContinue reading “I’ll Be Happy When ……”
Category Archives: Live Your Best Life
But Do I REALLY Use That?
Here’s my toxic trait. I keep things for way too long. If it’s not broken, I keep it until I can strategically find a loving home for it or because I “might need it one day”. And it’s such a poor use of my time, space, and energy. Lately, I’ve been using the antique breadmakerContinue reading “But Do I REALLY Use That?”
Women are the Glue
My grandmother told me years ago that women are the ones who keep the big families together. She went on to say “Don’t you think my sisters and I got into it? Sure we did. Do you think our husbands always got along? Lord no.” when explaining how it wasn’t always easy. She was oneContinue reading “Women are the Glue”
Young Parents: Are You Missing Out?
I was barely nineteen when Alex was born, almost twenty two when Kaitlyn was born, and my mom was twenty when I was born. That makes for one young mama and a very young nana. I’ll be turning forty four the month my first grandbaby is born, little Lola Jo, and it still blows myContinue reading “Young Parents: Are You Missing Out?”
Why Demand What You Can Request?
I was watching two little boys play yesterday, taking turns jumping off of a bench, and I hear “Get out of my way” from one to the other. Well, that wasn’t very nice. I called that little boy over and said, “Okay, I’m going to say the same thing to you in two different waysContinue reading “Why Demand What You Can Request?”
Remember When You Prayed for…
Remember when you prayed for the things you have now? Enough money to buy groceries, a home, a car, to have a family and meaningful friendships, or to start your own business…Remember praying for those things? I do. I remember praying for my own real estate company, for my kids to make their way, forContinue reading “Remember When You Prayed for…”
Where’s Joy Come From?
Serious question. Where’s your joy? Is it in sitting by a fire having good conversation? Having coffee with a friend who knows you inside and out? Watching your family enjoy the meal you prepared? Finishing a project you started? Those are the ones that come to my mind. So the same places it comes fromContinue reading “Where’s Joy Come From?”
“Go Where You Grow”
If you’ve read these for a bit or you’ve known me for a long time, then you know I was raised in a big (5 kids) Catholic family. We all went Catholic school and grew up in Catholic Church. When I became a mother, I was tasked with choosing a church and a way forContinue reading ““Go Where You Grow””
Did That Actually Happen?
Sometimes we get mad, hurt, and disappointed. People act dumb, careless, and inconsiderate. But what about when they don’t? What about the times we get worked up, fill in our own blanks, make the ending up, and then get pissed at the story we wrote ourselves. It didn’t actually happen. If it didn’t even happen,Continue reading “Did That Actually Happen?”
When is it Okay to be Old?
As I sit here in my living room with 3” of glitter roots and look at my hands typing this that don’t look soft and smooth like they used to, I’m really asking myself “When is it okay to be old?” Really. When is it okay to love those wrinkles around your eyes from laughing?Continue reading “When is it Okay to be Old?”
Deeper Than a Puddle 