“It’s alright to cry. Crying gets the sad out of you.” If you know those lyrics, hello, child of the 1970s. Rosey Grier sang those words in a song from “Free to Be You and Me” (which I think should be remade with today’s stars, but that’s another post). I’ve been thinking about that song a lot lately- if you…
This is OUR Year!
Envision it. Live it.
Having a visual reminder of what you want in life is a great tool. Creating a vision board and posting it in your house, on your phone, anywhere will help you keep focused. Envision it. Live it.
Spring Break 2022: A Tale of Two Cities
Spring Break for a college student approaching his 21st birthday usually brings visions of beaches, buddies, and booze. Not many young men would want to spend their Spring Break with their mom; however, not many young men have a cool mom like me! My son Clay and I spent his Spring Break in Philadelphia and New York City. It was…
Enjoying Time with My Baby Before Her Babies Arrive
My triplet grandsons will be born in less than three months. Yes, you read that correctly. Triplet grandsons! Am I the luckiest woman in the world or what? You can’t imagine how much I look forward to holding the boys, smelling their heads, and counting all sixty fingers and toes; however, this time with my daughter Lily during her pregnancy…
Thanks For the Memories, 2021!!
Put a fork in it- 2021 is done!! Of course the year wasn’t all sunshine and roses, but it was way better than the suck-ass year of 2020. My positive attitude this year allowed me to make great strides in becoming a better version of myself. I began a new chapter, actually more of a book, in which I am…
When People of a Certain Age Divorce…
A few years ago a couple in my town divorced after about thirty years of marriage. I didn’t know them really well; however, our kids had gone to elementary school together and we live in a small town, so we were a bit more than acquaintances. I remember wondering why they would have gotten divorced at the point where their…
Planning for the Week Ahead
Planning is my thing. I use a Commit30 planner. The layout works great for me- it focuses on yearly, monthly, and daily goals. Of course it has really useful monthly calendars and weekly planning pages as well. Since I have been using Commit30 planners, I have been really focusing on setting and working toward goals. Once I attain a goal,…
My “Ride or Dies” Courtesy of Mom and Dad
Lucky people have a “ride or die”- the one person they can count on in any situation. No questions asked, that person has your back. Really lucky people have more than one. I count myself among the really, really lucky ones. I was gifted three “ride or dies” by my parents- my three sisters. We have been there for each…
Vitamins Work!! Spread the Word
Ever since I have been focusing on living a healthy-ish lifestyle, I have become a huge believer in taking vitamins. Yeah, I know, I’m a little late to the vitamin show. Years ago I couldn’t even remember to take the iron pills my doctor instructed me to take; now if I forget to take my vitamins before I leave in…
Celebrating Independence
Parades. Picnics. Cookouts. Hamburgers. Potato chips. Cold drinks. Fireworks. That is what the 4th of July meant to me for my entire life. My kids grew up celebrating our country’s independence that way as well. Even when my kids got older, we still celebrated the same way. It was an tradition that I never dreamed would end. However, it appears…