Motivational Monday!

My motivational words of wisdom this week are, “Cut the crap!” They happen to be three words I say a fair amount—and this week, I am standing behind them. Let me explain what led to this very “warm and fuzzy” motivational Monday. Last Thursday...

Grab The Reins

Sometimes we get caught in the moment, and by “the moment,” right now I mean the whole holiday season. There are only 12 days until Christmas and perhaps there is still a lot you need to get done at home and at work. It sometimes feels a little bit like...

Bring This To Thanksgiving

Here we are, just one day away from Thanksgiving. I tell you every year that this is my favorite holiday. It may be because fall is my favorite season, or that I love the whole Thanksgiving spread of food, but I think it’s because everyone celebrates...

Love Thy Neighbor…

Everyone wants to be loved, liked, celebrated, and appreciated. We all want and need to have someone who accepts us, no matter what. We all know this, right? I believe all world religions teach, “love your neighbor as yourself,” so why do we have such a...

The Lesson of Ollie

I have an update on the Adopt_Ollie story that I shared not too long ago. You know my daughter, Devon, and her roommates fostered dear, sweet Ollie. Ollie is a yellow lab that arrived at their doorstep weighing in at a very unhealthy 176 pounds (he’s now 108...

Today is a Reset

Last night we were under a tornado warning from 6pm until about 9 pm. My husband, my son, my two dogs, and me hunkered down in the basement for three hours to remain safe until the risk of the tornado passed. I was texting with other family members and friends who...