Children love birthdays!  Oh, the excitement!!  And, as parents, we love celebrating the birthdays of our children.  From the favorite food – favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner…or all three! – to the decorations and just the right cake.  And, of course, choosing a gift that will bring delight.  It is a lot of work but definitely… Read More Enjoy Today’s Gifts

It is no secret that I love words.  (For sure, I enjoy talking….) But, my heart simply enjoys words.  The study of words.  Languages.  Grammar (ah, I am a grammar nerd!) Even etymology – the history of words.  And I love writing words.  I love writing words. That said, I so admire songwriters and often… Read More When Trust is Lacking

The price is firm.  I enjoy antiquing or scouring a local consignment store for a great bargain and, while a lot of bargain hunters love to make a deal, I am happy when an item includes that label.  When the price is fixed and no offers for other prices will be accepted.  Maybe it is… Read More Should I Offer a Deal?

“I hope they like me.  I hope I fit in.”   “What if they don’t?  If I don’t fit in?  Why did I even come?” These could be the thoughts of a middle-school girl walking into a new cafeteria.  Or a new mom attending her first MOPS meeting.  It might even be a woman, well into… Read More Do I Measure Up??

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Most of us are familiar with these lines from the church hymn.  We are, indeed, blessed and there is much wisdom is remembering, rehearsing, counting – and recounting – our many blessings!  Often when we sing hymns, we sing… Read More Work While It is Day

Without overthinking it, finish this sentence.  I just wish I had (a little) more _______________. More hours in my day?   More peace and quiet?  More sleep?  More Oreos?? Well, the Oreos just slipped in there.  Some days, all I really need is one more Oreo:)  Are there ever too many??  Maybe some would be fine… Read More What I Need More Than Oreos

Imagine it is the height of the California Gold Rush.  A new miner has just arrived in town.  He is eager to not only stake a claim but also to strike it reach.  He is led to the entrance of a mine and is told undetermined wealth is guaranteed…all he need do is dig deep.  This… Read More Searching for Treasure