When was the last time you had FUN? Not the pleasant experience of a great dinner or the alcohol-fueled banter of a social gathering. I’m talking about the spontaneous laughter that occurs with others when it’s fueled by imagination?! (Hint: As children, we called...
The term “2020” is now being used to describe a total mess or “rock bottom” situation. And yet, “20/20” is still also used to describe perfect vision. Perhaps they are best used together. Our reward for the turmoil of this year might just be a more perfect shared...
When I moved to Florida, sight-unseen, from my beloved Colorado, I hated it and vowed I’d never stay. I’ve now loved living here for decades and have created a life beyond what I ever thought possible. How did I shift from hating Florida to loving it? I learned to...
In the far corner of the storage closet lay a box that sat untouched for decades. It contained my grandfather’s writings, passed down to me for safekeeping. Last month, I began reading them. What a precious discovery! I never got to meet my father’s father; he died...
Life can be challenging. Sometimes we’re forced into new experiences whether we like it or not. Truth is, life presents challenges whenever we’re experiencing new things. If you live your life with set routines and a well-formed plan for the future, things can still...
Uncertain times are always followed by change, which can throw us into a stew of emotions. Grief is common as we’re forced to release familiar footholds. That can trigger memories of long buried losses and magnify our emotions. Hope can energize us to tackle new...
