Even The Crazy Ones
So, I did it. And yet I can’t explain why. All I know is that I have wanted to skydive since I was in high school. I am turning 65…
Learning from Long Term Losers
Successful long term weight management for bariatric patients takes an extraordinary amount of commitment and discipline. I am 27 years post op this year and I must say – It’s…
Scatter Sunshine!
Never could there have been a more perfect surprise than I had this morning. On this cold, dreary, snowy April day, when we are beyond ready for the Spring that…
A Bit of Oil in My Lamp
Feeling overwhelmed? I can surely relate. Whenever I find myself burdened with too much to do, I ask myself, “Am I overwhelmed or am I under serving? I pause to…
Embracing Family Traditions
In our world full of chaos, confusion and change, few things are as comforting to us as adults and to our children than the consistency of treasured family traditions. When…
Storage Bins
Winter clothes out – summer clothes in. Thanksgiving decorations out – Halloween decorations in. As seasons come and go, I pack and unpack my storage bins. After each holiday I…
Kora’s Burden
Yesterday, I helped out in a pre-school class. It was exhausting but exhilarating at the same time. The teachers were well prepared, the room was colorful and inviting and it…
Lessons From Trees
We live in the woods. Each spring, as our snow melts, we assess the winter wear on our trees. Some have fallen, others, snap in half, some die, new trees…
Firm Foundations?
Build it: Excited about our new adventure of building our log home. we watched as skilled workmen with heavy equipment carved up the mountainside and excavated our foundation. Then one…
Clearing The Cobwebs
As bizarre as it may sound, each spring we clean our home with a leaf blower! Yes, the garden tool. At first, I thought my husband Roger was crazy, but…