A prompt for today's blog: Pretend that science has proven that karma is a thing. Your words and actions will influence what happens to you in the future. This quote was on Facebook today, a lot. When I read the prompt from Word Press, I thought it would be fitting to put it into my post. There … Continue reading Big News: Karma is Real!
July 30, 2012 Do Over!
Today's writing prompt: Describe the one decision in your life where you wish you could get a “do-over.” July 30, 2012. On that day we, Steve and I cried "uncle" in the fight for custody we'd mounted to keep our grandchildren in Rhode Island. It was by far the most emotionally difficult and draining day … Continue reading July 30, 2012 Do Over!
Before Rosetta Stone and Google Translate
If you could wake up tomorrow and be fluent in any language you don’t currently speak, which would it be? Why? What’s the first thing you do with your new linguistic skills? I would speak Spanish...again! I took 3 years in high school (thank you Senora Smith and Dr. Garnett); and four in college (thank … Continue reading Before Rosetta Stone and Google Translate
Can’t Live Without This Ingredient
Recently, I've jumped on the Paleo bandwagon. In an effort to eat foods that will actually help me to feel better, the Paleo approach seems to be one that I can live with; and is not that far off from what I enjoy eating anyway. Of course, for me, the biggest challenge is that I … Continue reading Can’t Live Without This Ingredient
Martha, Martha, Martha
Martha has been friends with my sister Sue since they made their first communion together; it's been a long time! Over the years Sue would touch base with Martha, running into each other downtown or at a high school reunion. Sue would report back to us on Martha's life events; as we all do when … Continue reading Martha, Martha, Martha
Spelling Bee(s)
In elementary school, I loved it when every week my teacher would have a spelling bee; a clever way to give us a chance to practice the set of words that would be part of the weekly test. It was fun to be on a team; to be bummed out together if we lost and … Continue reading Spelling Bee(s)
Color Me Successful
I leafed through the book back in 1981 and took the associated tests to decide a possible career path. I'd already declared my major as elementary education but thought, maybe, I should check out all my options. When career counselor unveiled the results, I was most like to be a human resources administrator in a … Continue reading Color Me Successful
Snow Blows, And Blows, And Blows
I had already started to write my post earlier today, but I have to change directions. As everyone who doesn't live under a rock knows, there's been a snowstorm in these here parts today. Also today, very few of you would know, that my husband is sick in bed. Do you know what that might … Continue reading Snow Blows, And Blows, And Blows
I HAD CANCER!?
On March 5, 2011 I heard: "The biopsy showed suspicious cells, you have cancer." It's World Cancer Day,today. In my session today with my counselor I opened with: "I had thyroid cancer!" It's only recently that life has allowed me the quiet space to consider what that means. I'm coming to grips with the enormity … Continue reading I HAD CANCER!?
World Cancer Day 2014 :: Debunk the myths
I love this blog, I hope you like this post today! It's World Cancer Day!
365 Days of Thank You 