“You can’t.” — “Just watch me.” — In one of the social media groups I belong to, someone posted the following: “Words have power. What is something someone has said to you that has changed your life?” My response? At a very young age, my mother said, “You can’t ___ (fill in the blank).” It really didn’t…

Especially if your soul isn’t beautiful — Do I stop and admire people? Of course, I do, especially the beautiful people that glow from within. Usually, those beautiful people proudly wear their scars because the scars are part of their life story. Usually, those beautiful people present themselves without make-up on a daily basis. …

Seriously? There is no contest. Let me begin by saying that I am not perfect. I know that I make typos and editing errors. You may even find errors in this article. If you do, I would appreciate it if you let me know. There are no grammar police, or are there? I’m working to read more each…

instead of collecting things — Picture it. A room in your home you call the museum room. (Yes, I know, I’ve been watching too many late-night reruns of The Golden Girls. Thank you, Sophia.) In that room, various items from different tourist destinations, souvenirs if you must, sit on display. Although tastefully arranged, the artifacts…

Part 2 in a 3-part series on Living Simply — A 90-day excursion in a 35-foot fifth-wheel created in me a desire to declutter and simplify the things we owned, the things we displayed, and the things we kept just because. We had lived for 90 days without many things I thought I NEEDED, and I found that I didn’t…

What you listen to can have a profound effect on your day. — In Monday’s article, “How to Rise Like a Phoenix After Adversity,” I list five techniques to help you rise from the ashes of adversity and become a stronger person. Today, I’d like to talk further about the value of a Power Song. Some Background In 1997, I had two sons on the…

Or maybe a fast-food venue or a drive through restaurant — In the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin gave us the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But today, I would like to add that “A pound of sanity cannot be found anywhere.” Let me share Years ago, while I was teaching high school, I was asked, in some form, how…

5 techniques to help you on your way — The Legend of the Phoenix The Phoenix. A bird of legend. A mythical creature. As legends go, the Legend of the Phoenix is found in many cultures around the world. …

Part 1 of a 3-part series on living simply. — Do you find life overly complicated? I do. Are the complications of life, a busy schedule, and just too much stuff stressing you out? Yup. Would you rather roll over and pull the covers over your head when the alarm goes off? Far too often. Have you ever thought about learning how to live simply? Simple is not complicated. Simple…