Category Archives: Family

The Gift to My Life

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Sometimes a picture truly is worth a thousand words. When I saw this photo for the first time this morning, feelings of intense gratitude for my son washed over me and brought a happy tear to my eye. He is far … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Son on Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

ORIGINALLY Posted on June 19, 2011 Dear Nick, Vivid in memory are the emotions I experienced just after you were born. The day after you arrived I wrote in a journal about the joy I felt, the gratefulness within for … Continue reading →

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Shut Up and Dance

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

My DVR is one of my most appreciated gizmos.  Every week or two I surf through listings on the movie channels I subscribe and pick out a few films showing in the future and record a few; saved for when … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Life, Love, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationships, Self Awareness

The $#*! Kids Say

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

These quotes are uninhibited comments made by British children taken from a commercial airing in the UK for a nonprofit organization: (little boy) I was 6 on the 50th of November. (little girl) Do mommies teach babies how to laugh … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Knowledge, Life, Overcoming Obstacles

Whatever the Outcome… Forgive Yourself

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Likely the period of most profound growth for me was time spent immersed in learning who I was and coming face to face with ‘what was and is’ while at “The Meadows” in Wickenburg Arizona.  Those weeks in the high … Continue reading →

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Grown-Ups Never Understand

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

This could be fiction that is actually true or truth that is really fiction. Or this could be a combination of both. Fact, fantasy or imaginary and in what parts does not matter for anyone the words fit, a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Love, Self Awareness, Wisdom

What is Most Precious

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Right Now – -somebody is very proud of you. -somebody is thinking of you. -somebody is caring about you. -somebody misses you. -somebody wants to talk to you. -somebody wants to be with you. -somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble. … Continue reading →

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It’s Harder to Ignore It

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Dear Dad, The last time we spoke I was very angry at you and my feelings were not misplaced.  You needed to hear what I had to say.  At the time there is no way to have known we would … Continue reading →

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Two Eyes on the Same Side of the Nose

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

For several weeks my job has had me working on a financial project that hasrequired being sharply focued for hours and hour on spreadsheets.  Last week I needed a mental “breather” and took my lunch break to stop by my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Love, People, Simple Pleasures

A Do-It-Yourself Blog

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Here today are few words and collage of photos intended for the do-it-yourselfer.  Take in the three word definitions and the photos of people.  Then spend a few moments with reflecting on them.  You are almost guaranteed to feel better!   Happiness:   good fortune,  prosperity, a … Continue reading →

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