Why I practice Gratitude: As many of you know, I send out letters of gratitude as my Lenten practice. I do this for the forty days of the season and I have no rhyme or reason as to who I write to on any given day – it’s just whoever God puts on my heart […]
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Change / Relationships / resolutions / self care
Do you know the difference between Recess and P.E.?
Someone recently asked me what self-care really meant. I gave my patented answer that self-care is really in the eyes of the beholder. For one woman it may mean a mani-pedi while for others it would be a walk in nature or lunch with a favorite friend. On further reflection, though, I think self-care is […]
Change / Empty Nest / Relationships
Merry Christmas
What happens when the best laid plans go awry? I have to admit I’m a pretty organized person when it comes to the holidays and with my life in general. I have been known to have my Christmas Cards signed, sealed and stamped on Thanksgiving weekend. But there are some years when it just doesn’t […]