Words of Encouragement or Discouragement?
"Oh, what a cute little girl you have there! She looks a little cold. Have you thought maybe she might need a jacket?" "Are we ready to go? You don't look like you are quite…
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March 20, 2018
The Words of Kindness
“If wisdom’s ways you wisely seek, Five things observe with care, To whom you speak, Of whom you speak, And how, and when, and where.” ― Caroline Lake Ingalls Often I think when we…
October 29, 2017
Summer Musings…
The summer heat is burning into my soul at the moment. It longs to impact my brain, my memory and my equilibrium if I choose to step outside of my home to participate in any…
July 31, 2017
Homeschooling. Getting started?
I was chatting with a friend today about getting started with homeschooling. I was thinking of all the things that we tell people that want to start with homeschooling. You know, you start with the…
July 30, 2017
A Week away…
It is always fun to get away from home at times. I live a high stress life, which is not always enjoyable for me. But it is not really something that is going to change…
July 22, 2017
The Turquoise Table by Kristen Schell
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Book Description A simple way to connect your neighborhood, your community and build friendships. Are you consumed with a busy life but unsure how to slow down? Do you desire connection…
July 3, 2017
The Curse of Pride
Pride is something we may have heard mentioned time and time again. But not until a couple years ago did I realize what it truly was. I wanted to make no mistakes. I wanted my…
April 16, 2017
A Slow Burn…
There are times in life when comments really can eat away at you. I am a fairly even tempered person. I can get frustrated on occasion with the normal things in life, messes, children that…
April 16, 2017
A Life of Service
There are many people in my life that have a life of service. I can look around and name people that I see on a daily basis. I know that they have not only spent…
January 28, 2017
The Power of Assumptions
You ever let your mind get carried away with assumptions? It can be easy to do. I know that I have been very distressed that someone was upset with me, based on a cryptic text…
December 31, 2016