What to Remember When I’ve HAD IT With My Children

March 30, 2018

This weekend I was blessed with the opportunity to give a talk at a convention. One thing that stood out to me was that, on Saturday night, I was [...]

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Responsibility – Teaching Everyone in My Family How to Be Happy

March 10, 2018

While away from the kids at a family wedding last weekend, I was struck by how much deeper I can love others when I’m in a positive headspace. When [...]

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Jenga – Being Nice to Difficult People

February 23, 2018

There are people in my life whose personalities are kind of like Jenga towers. If I need something from them, it’s best to place the request or information in [...]

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This Gal’s Gonna Keep Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s

January 19, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I had a little breakdown on my way to Baldwin Middle School. Not because I didn’t know one of the children had a student [...]

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Just Try It – Facing My Fears One Spice at a Time

January 12, 2018

Trying new foods and recipes has never really been my thing. When I sit down to eat, I just want to like what I’m eating. I want to feel [...]

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Game Tape – A New Year’s Resolution That Will Stick

December 29, 2017

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

I’ve always been a sucker for those Year in Review montages that TV stations run at the end of December. Even though I lived through it all, sometimes I’m [...]

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All I Want for Christmas I – To Stop Criticizing People

December 15, 2017

Several years ago, I was introduced to a list of suggestions. One of the recommendations from this “Just for Today” reading states, “…criticize not one bit.” Criticize not one [...]

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The Daily Do-Over – When the Facts Change, So Can My Actions

November 24, 2017

Last week, a live bunny rabbit showed up at my house without my permission. Two months ago Chromebooks showed up at my house without my permission. Both things, in [...]

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Stop Tripping – My Journey to Guilt Free Living

November 17, 2017

With the holidays approaching, I have guilt on my mind. Let’s be honest, for some of us, guilt is as much a part of Yuletide as cursing at Christmas [...]

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Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

November 3, 2017

G-Man had an early flight to Chicago, so at 2 am I was awakened by the concerned bark of our dog, Miss Butter Jones. I could not get back [...]

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