Happy Friday to all. I am mucho alegre that today is Friday! I have not been super consistent in blogging FFFs in 2014. Life circumstances and all that. But, I’m making an effort, as I know the world needs my input. [I realize it doesn’t, but hey, it makes me feel successful, so……. please just … More Flapjack Friday Faves [04.11]
I’ve come to realize how easily the pendulum of outlook can swing. A day can be passing quite fine. Items checked off a list. Accomplishments. Meetings. Something created. Sent. Hours with people I care for. Sites seen. Then, often abruptly, the mood can change. Sometimes circumstance. Sometimes an unexpected reminder that all is not as … More time and theories of
Happiness as a goal is a recipe for disaster. ~ Barry Schwartz I think the above quote says it all. If you’re only looking to make yourself happy, you’re in for a big fall. Ah, I made a rhyme. Happiness as a goal is a recipe for disaster. Simple, yet much to consider. happiness.as.a.goal.is.a.recipe.for.disaster … More happiness as a goal
A friend read Psalm 27 to me. God is my light….. Jesus said it. I am the light of the world. Isaiah prophesied those who walk in darkness have seen a great light. Yesterday was dark, dreary, chilly, raining. My mood lagged. My thoughts fearful and low. Today the sun shines. Bright. And I’m more … More light
My daughter and I cherish our Thursday nights and Saturday mornings at Fitness Boxing. Our local YMCA offers a class, taught by a cool middle aged guy named James. We’ve developed a fondness for James. Perhaps partly because of our own personal James [my son/her brother]. Alas, James the boxing instructor could not teach our … More alright to be sad
There are days when nothing makes sense. Days like today. It’s Spring. Officially. It’s also snowing and blowing and when I look out the window I can’t see across the street. I can look forward. A few days ahead. My son’s recital. It will be good. Proud moments. Smiles. Applause. Tomorrow. An opportunity to hear … More ridiculous
I recently attended a two week book study at Christ Church Cathedral. It took place on consecutive Wednesday nights and covered Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly. The first Wednesday of the study, I opted to attend the dinner beforehand. I knew no one in the crowd, but decided I could handle it, and proceeded to eat … More the good, the bad and the different
My family hails from the OC. No, not Orange County, California. Our OC is Osage County. As in Oklahoma. My maternal grandma left OC as a senior citizen, moving to a joining county. But before that, she’d lived her entire life in OC. Her parents lived there I don’t know how many years. My mother … More the OC
Happy Friday. Happy Spring {finally!}. Happy March Madness. And happy National Ravioli Day if you missed it yesterday. While purusing the library on Monday, I came across a new Max Lucado book. Mind you, I have not read a Max Lucado book in years. I like him, have enjoyed what I’ve read in the past, … More Flapjack Friday Faves [03.21]
I am currently part of a workshop designed for people in my situation. That being, they are divorced, in the midst of divorce or experiencing a marital separation. So far, there have been three sessions, and I’m gleaning helpful information and encouragement. During this past week’s session, it was stressed we should have things in … More forward looking
Upon a Sunny Day 