my thoughts on life
The Next Right Thing
Decisions, big and small, are a part of EVERYONE’s life. How we make those decisions is often something we’ve acquired from our parents, family, and friends. But is that really the best way? Emily’s book, The Next Right Thing, encourages you to step back, create a little space, and look at the decision in front of you. Reading through this Continue Reading...
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When a Massage and a Book Review Collide
I had every intention of writing a book review this weekend on a new release by Emily P. Freeman, "The Next Right Thing". I was fortunate enough to be selected as part of a pre-launch group that received an advance copy to read and review before it comes out on April 2. It is an excellent book regarding making decisions Continue Reading...
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Disney World in 2022?
I've been thinking about our trips to Disney World over the last twenty years. The first time we went (it was our first big family trip) was in February 2001. Our kids were 15 months, 4, and 7. We went with extended family and had a truly "magical" time. The second time we went was in 2008, also with extended Continue Reading...
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The Poetry of Marriage
When I married nearly 30 years ago - it was with the intention of forever (as I assume most marriages start). But no one could have adequately explained to me what that would feel like, look like, smell like, or be like. My mother wrote poetry. My eldest niece is a published poet. My husband's grandmother loved poetry. But truthfully, Continue Reading...
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A Change is as Good as a Rest
We tried to go out of town, really we did. I requested Friday and Monday off from work, my husband arranged his work schedule (he's self-employed) and we made reservations per TripAdvisor's recommendation. And yet, it just didn't feel quite right. Then, at the first of the week, a friend's father passed away and the funeral would be on Friday, Continue Reading...
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