The greatest thing about moving into the new year and resetting the clock for me is the new “mind set” that comes with it! I think there is something in my brain that actually gets triggered and suddenly I am imagining the list of projects I want to accomplish and the dreams I want to chase in this new year. Does this happen for you, too? Maybe it is just part of our human DNA that we flip the calendar to the next … Read more.
FINDING HARMONY AND BALANCE in the NEW YEAR!
January 17th, 2025CONNECTION – Fighting a Loneliness Epidemic
June 18th, 2024Have you heard we are in the middle of a “Loneliness epidemic?” Yep, it ‘s true! The facts are the facts and research shows we are experiencing an epidemic in our country of people suffering from the effects of loneliness. So, what can we do to turn this around and prevent further pain and agony in our post-COVID world? Why are people so lonely today and what has contributed to this situation? There are many factors that play a part … Read more.
Moving Towards the Light
January 12th, 2024As the end of another year draws near, I find myself contemplating the past twelve months and what I have experienced, and learned, the joys and sorrows, and how life has changed. Six months ago, we sold our Houston home and moved to the Texas hill country where we are building our new retirement home. So many emotions involved in leaving a city that has been our base for over 30 years. But, when things start to line up … Read more.
Confronting our Vulnerability in New Life Chapters
July 21st, 2023Let’s face it, so much of what happens to us in life is beyond our control. We can do our best to set ourselves up for a productive, meaningful, and successful life, but there will be times when curveballs will find us and alter the course of our well-planned trajectory. I know this to be a fact because I have witnessed it many times in my own life! The 2020 pandemic altered the lives of millions of people. Everyone has … Read more.
A Story from My HEART As We Celebrate American Heart Month
February 8th, 2023Although it has been over 30 years since this near fatal event happened, I can still get in touch with my feelings of helplessness very quickly! In honor of American Heart Month this February, I wanted to share my story with you and encourage everyone to be proactive in your heart health this year! My husband and I had driven to Wyoming from our home in Wisconsin to visit my Uncle and family and enjoy a vacation. On the first … Read more.
Walking Through the Firestorms Together
August 10th, 2021A few weeks ago, my family experienced the true meaning of the often-heard expression, “life is so fragile.” Our 3-month-old grandson was in the Pediatric ICU with a dangerous respiratory virus, RSV, and was fighting for his young life with all his strength. My daughter would call me with frequent updates on his condition as my husband and I cared for her two other young children at their home and prayed for a miracle. We were brought to our … Read more.
June is Effective Communication Month!
June 22nd, 2021June is “Effective Communication Month” which is a perfect time to pause and examine our current habits and patterns of communication with others. A few years ago when I conducted my own research on communication between girlfriends, I saw many trends in what people value and also what they don’t like regarding communication styles. Two of the most important skills that women shared they look for and desire in their female friendships are LISTENING and VALIDATING. In my book, “The … Read more.
May is “DATE YOUR MATE” month
May 13th, 2021May is always a month of celebrations—graduations, Mother’s Day, Prom, End of school year honor programs and award ceremonies, and of course, Cinco de Mayo! But did you realize it is also the month of “DATE YOUR MATE” — a month to focus on taking your romantic relationship off “auto-pilot” and really giving it some intentional care and focus. Whether you have been with your current mate for a decade or five decades, life happens— and we get busy with … Read more.
March–It is all about CELEBRATING WOMEN!
March 31st, 2021March is an important month for women around the world! It prompts us to pause, reflect and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and the decades of struggle for equality. On March 8th every year we commemorate International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the political, social, and economic achievements of women that began many years ago on March 8, 1911. March is also designated Women’s History Month, a celebration of the contributions women have made through the years … Read more.
Embracing Light, Love, & Life
February 1st, 2021The past year has been unprecedented in every category. It has left us longing for our former lives and the pre-pandemic world we knew as “normal.” And the critical question now is…….how do we get back to our old lives, back to our loved ones, back to our jobs, back to vacations, and the endless list of routines we have had to give up the past many months in the name of survival. Have hope, we will get there, we … Read more.
