Helpful vs. Not Helpful
You know, we all have those days. You know the ones when everything irritates you. I think of Michel on Gilmore girls saying, “People are particularly stupid today; I can't talk to any more of…
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May 2, 2018
The Rules of Communication
"No More Quiet" A bumper sticker that our local library gives out, loudly proclaimed the message of change, but the carefully penned words underneath gave voice to the way some of the users felt about…
April 18, 2018
The visible invisible person…
What am I talking about? I know, it sounds crazy. A person that is completely visible, yet invisible at the same time. Who is the person that you first think of when you need help?…
April 11, 2018
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…
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