Tag Archives: gratitude
Gandhi, Maslow and Me, Living it up Harmoniously…
~ Abraham Maslow My husband grew up within a normal family dynamic, full of unity, unconditional love and support. All his needs were met as a child and into adulthood. His family’s love never wavered. This is what should be … Continue reading
Congratulations, my son…
My eldest son recently graduated high school this past year. During the celebration, I read this letter to him, in front of all our party guests. The result; a room full of tears and a kiss and hug of gratitude … Continue reading
The substance of things hoped for…
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” -Unknown Faith. A word we have all incorporated in at least some small aspect of our lives. A word that we put into practice … Continue reading
Crazy Carl, Chicken Lady, and Dark Sunglasses Man has nothing on me!
It began as a typical Thursday morning; alarm clock went off, I show signs of life, and therefore the animal kingdom lingers and jumps around in anticipation knowing they will be fed only seconds from now. I stumble to the … Continue reading
Enlightenment
A long time ago, a very dear friend sent this to me in a beautiful picture frame that I still keep hung on my wall. I often stare at it to center me: To encourage being in the moment and find gratitude … Continue reading
The Shiny New Toy and the Manager’s Special on a Nazi Budget
It was a Saturday morning, I woke up to two meowing cats in my face, and three dogs whining by my bedside. I look over and my husband is already up. What time is it? Only just past 6:30 A.M., … Continue reading
The Forgotten Son
The contrast between both of my teenage sons astounds me. I truly love them beyond comprehension or measure and am so proud of both of them for who they are as individuals. It is the good nature of our youngest that shamefully … Continue reading
My Midlife Crisis in the Making... 