10 Things This Pandemic Has Taught Me
Whew! I don’t think any of us could have predicted the happenings of 2020. I saw a meme on social media that said in 2015, we ALL answered wrong to the question: “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” HA! That could not be more true. Unforeseen events and...
Surviving and Thriving Having Kids Home 24/7
We parents love our kids (just wait until you have a grandkid...it’s even more awesome). But, I do remember how long the days could be. There was the constant supervision of toddlers (if you didn’t want broken bones or broken furniture), the round-the-clock snacks...
Surviving Loneliness During COVID-19
One of my favorite comedians posted a video online recently showcasing the difference between extroverts and introverts during this shelter in place. Highly comical, sure, but the underlying truths are real – some people are really struggling during this social (or...
The Poison Known as Bitterness
I just found a mess in my produce drawer. I opened the refrigerator and went to get an orange from the bag I bought last week. And they were rotten. Blue and green fuzz covered the oranges and I had to throw the soft and mushy bag of produce away. Apparently one of...
The Biggest Factor in a Happy Life
“I just want to be happy.” I cannot count the number of times I have heard that statement from someone. Happiness – everyone wants it. But, not everyone knows how or where to find it. On a recent online checklist, happiness sat in the number one spot in a top ten...
Controlling Our Fears: In The Midst of Uncertainty
Given you don’t live under a rock (or maybe you do...I would love to hear about that if you do), you’ve heard and read a million headlines on the CoronaVirus. We’re practicing social distancing, and shelter-in-place mandates are coming out across the country. There...
Growing Pains – Hard but Necessary
Do you remember being a kid and waking up with horrendous pain in your legs? You wondered what on earth happened while you slept, but then your mom informed you it was “just growing pains.” Maybe your own children are going through this right now. Having to replace...
The Key to Enduring Hurts: Perspective
We’re in a weird time of year where we’re stuck between seasons. Winter temperatures want to linger while spring beckons to push new buds out of the ground. It’s almost as if the seasons are confused – at conflict with one another. But, we are certain (as we’ve seen...
Family Secrets
Family relationships are an interesting dynamic. You share a biological bond and history, but you also have a maintained connection. The role of secrets can sometimes help tighten that bond, while other times, family secrets can lead to shame and anxiety. An example...
When DNA Testing Gives You Unexpected Results
So you got a DNA kit for Christmas and you can’t wait to see the blend of ethnicities and cultures you’ve come from? We’ve all seen the commercials of happy people discovering who they are – and for most people, I’d say it’s fun and exciting to live in a time when we...