With record breaking triple digit temperatures, it may be hard to think about the holidays, but trust me they are fast approaching. At the time of writing this post we have 102 days until Thanksgiving and 133 days before Christmas Read more…
I know it’s hard to think about winter when it’s 85 degrees outside, but it is coming. With holiday preparations on the horizon, one can easily get caught off guard by a sudden winter storm. Especially if you live somewhere Read more…
“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
The turn of a new year seems to mark the turn of a new beginning. And if you are like many folks, your main resolution is to get your finances in order and get out of debt. But where do Read more…
“The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.” ~Brian Tracy
Thinking back to when I was in high school, I can recall police officers visiting to discuss drug abuse resistance. And I remember having to get permission slips signed to attend the classes that taught sex education. But I don’t Read more…
“Gratitude also opens your eyes to the limitless potential of the universe while dissatisfaction closes your eyes to it.” ~Stephen Richards
Ahhh, the sweetness of romance. Mr. A. and I will be celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary this month. And I am very thankful that we have a great marriage and friendship (he thinks so too…most of the time). Now, that’s Read more…
“Resilience is very different than being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going.” ~Yasmin Mogahed
At some point in our lives, I think we all experience having a leaky faucet. Whether it’s caused by corrosion, worn-out or loose parts, it’s something that has to be fixed. Well, we are currently having to address this little Read more…