Home foreclosure is always a sad thing. I found out last week that a neighbor of ours will have their house foreclosed on in the next couple of weeks. I remember when we first moved into our house four years ago, there was a for sale sign on the lawn across the street. There seemed … Continue reading Snow…Blows
You Can’t Always See It
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. I wrote a post back in September about a high school friend that had passed away. I had a feeling when I went to the wake that his death was perhaps the result of something quite personal, something perhaps that he struggled … Continue reading You Can’t Always See It
Pedestals
I don't know why it's on my mind today, but I was thinking about who might not get thanked in a blog like mine. I mean, my subtitle is about saying thank you to people who've helped me along my path, so it makes sense that I might focus on people who were positive and … Continue reading Pedestals
Sunshine Award, Cool!
I didn't get into doing this blog with any purpose other than to thank people who've been a part of my life in one way or another. My husband tells me every day, "You're going to really help someone who reads these posts." Much to my surprise and delight, I received a lovely email/comment on … Continue reading Sunshine Award, Cool!
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother-in-Law!
When I was 13 years-old my sister Sue got married; she was 19. I would be remiss if I didn't first off, thank my brother-in-law, Paul, for giving me strep throat on that day! He was sick as a dog and as people went through the receiving line after the ceremony, I'm not so sure … Continue reading Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother-in-Law!
Little Brothers
Today is my little brother's birthday. He is 41--not so little, I know. But all eight of us are over 40 now, and he will always be my little brother--I'll tell you why! Several years ago now, my husband and I were doing everything we could do try to have a baby. Among those things … Continue reading Little Brothers
Good Morning, Captain!
Today I went to the annual Investing In Our Children Luncheon for Children's Friend. It's the organization I work for and this was the 11th annual event. Before the luncheon begins there is a silent auction set up outside the Convention Center's main ballroom. There are long tables with donated items attractively packaged with bidding … Continue reading Good Morning, Captain!
Color Me…Pink!
Unless you live under a rock or are a hermit, you know that, over 25 years ago, the month of October was identified as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons, pink lights, walks to fund research, among other things, are plentiful for the 31 days of the month. For the longest time I didn't personally … Continue reading Color Me…Pink!
Would Kelly’s Mom, please report to…
Dateline: August 1968, Ann & Hope Department Store, Warwick, RI The scene: A mom shopping with her six school-aged children, amidst the craziness that was school shopping for clothes and supplies for all the kids at the same time. All children near the cart, the younger ones told by the mom to hold on to … Continue reading Would Kelly’s Mom, please report to…
Write It Down
At certain points in our life we seek out someone to talk to about our problems, at least I have. For many people a counselor or therapist or coach, can support our desire to change something about our life that we're struggling with in some way. I've known my fair share of counselors over the … Continue reading Write It Down
365 Days of Thank You 