Monthly Archives: November 2011
Blessed are those who mourn…
With the coming of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am reminded of so many individuals in my life who have lost friends, spouses and loved ones this year. Grieving while the world is celebrating can be so difficult. Being sensitive to … Continue reading
Filed under Life, Relationships, Stuff I needed to get off my chest
Bread & Water? Or Toast & Tea?!
You probably know by now that I am an extreme optimist. You have extreme athletes, extreme couponers, and me… the extreme optimist. I’m not talking about living in denial that times are tough and that our world can be a … Continue reading
Filed under Creativity, Life
How to (REALLY) Celebrate
Before the holidays hit, let’s talk about what it means to celebrate. I’m not talking about going through the motions of making meals, entertaining and decorating, but savoring the deeper things that slip away from us if we aren’t paying … Continue reading
Filed under Life
A Secret Recipe to Impress Your Family on Deadline Days
Yesterday I happened to mention on Twitter that I was happy to have met a writing deadline AND have an amazing dinner for my family — all in the same day! I shouldn’t have been surprised when people wanted to … Continue reading
