My very first paid job was as a babysitter. On my 10th birthday. But a lot of my childhood stories are downers, so let’s not dwell. The point is I’m a worker. I earned BANK as a babysitter. In middle school, I had my own business making hand lettered signs. …
I don’t believe in Self Esteem. Self esteem became a thing as I entered the professional world. I remember it because there were active discussions about how ALL the kids should get a trophy at the awards so it would help their self esteem. And we were taking lots of …
Do you feel like you know me? Well, if you do, here is something you need to know: I have terrible sinuses. I Usually 2-3 infections a year and many other “episodes”. I have an arsenal of tricks that sometimes work, but it is a constant thing with me. Allergies, …
For years I have used a certain kind of vacuum to try and keep up with the endless shedding from my German shepherd and the regular amount of dirt that kids and rural living produce. I stuck with this vacuum because it was the only one that didn’t break from …
Is it too late to write about New Year’s and the opportunity it gives us for reflection and renewal? Is it just me or doesn’t the First feel like we all take one big breath and sigh out “Fresh Start”? But here we are, the first month half gone. Is …
I’ve been thinking about judgements. I’ve been called judgmental. And it was not meant as a complement. Judgmental seems to be a word that has a built in negative connotation. So after much soul-searching, prayer and meditation, I’ve decided: I am fine with that. I am judgmental. I get to …