Cousin Eddie’s Coming For The Holidays

Cousin Eddie’s Coming For The Holidays

A few weeks ago, I was asked to participate in a panel to discuss “How to “In Joy” the Holidays”.  I was specifically asked to speak about how to deal with the struggles of the difficult “someone” during the holidays. Now, I am not a professional...
What’s Your “Something Wonderful?”

What’s Your “Something Wonderful?”

The change of summer to fall is a welcomed friend at my home. I love when fall is ushered in by the crisp air, light winds, the splash of color on the leaves. My hummingbirds begin their journey to warmer weather and my winter birds return home to us. Friday Night...
What Are You Know For?

What Are You Know For?

Respond in love. This has been a reoccurring theme for me over the past several months, and especially for the past 6 weeks. I’m tired. I’m frustrated. I’m sick of seeing mean-spirited post on various social media platforms. My heart grieves for others as I wade...
Worthless Wonder Woman

Worthless Wonder Woman

As my husband headed out the door to the store, I looked at him, still in my pajamas, no make-up on, messy hair, and said “I’m sorry I’m worthless.” Without hesitation he replied, “You’re not worthless.” Deep down in my heart, and I mean way deep down, I knew he was...
Where’s My Joy?

Where’s My Joy?

When I was little my mom taught me a song about joy. It goes like this: I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Down in my heart to stay. And I’m so happy. So...