Once is Enough if Done Right

I wasn’t sure what I was wanting to post today. I saw this and it made me smile. I hope you smile too! I hope you take some time this week to ensure that you are making the most of every day…because remember we only …

Don’t Throw Away Your Broken Crayons

Do you remember when you were in grade school and you got a new, fresh box of crayons for the first day of school? If that’s been too long ago, maybe you remember buying a new box of crayons for a child or grandchild….maybe even …

Twenty Years From Now…

Do you ever sit and wonder what life will be like in 20 years? I occasionally do. I think about where Bobby and I might be or where we will have traveled to. I think about my kids and grandkids and what their experiences they …

It’s Time to Choose….

We all make choices every day. There may be consequences to our choices. Today, I finally decided I needed to make a choice. It has been a busy spring and I have not be diligent in writing my Monday motivational messages. I had wondered if …

The Keys to Longevity

In celebration of my mom’s 95th birthday and Martin Luther King Day (born same and year!) last Monday, I didn’t write a post, however, I could not pass up writing a tribute to long life. The photo for this post was taken on her birthday …

Well, sometimes we need motivation on days other than a Monday!

Winter is upon us here in the Midwest. While I love to be able to sit and watch the snow fall, I am not a fan of the cold or trudging out through the snow, slush and mud. I have been thinking about 2024, and …

What is Better Than A Charlie Brown Christmas?…Remember Choose Joy!

I grew up a Peanuts comic strip fan. I read the comics. I watched the specials each holiday. I even had my bedroom decorated in a Peanuts theme for a while in elementary school. To say the least, I was a fan. When I saw …

In Honor of World Kindness Day

Happy Monday! I woke up to find out that today is World Kindness Day. It is sad that we have to celebrate something so basic, so simple. However, I’m glad we are highlighting this simple task. Being kind is something everyone can participate in. It …

Always Remember

I was able to do more reading this weekend than usual. I enjoy reading, especially pleasure reading, but often seems I don’t make time for it much lately. I came across several nuggets that I hope to share with you in the coming weeks. I …

Creating Yourself

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” —George Bernard Shaw I found this quote back in April and I have kept it close for the right time. I really like this quote because I think it encourages each of us to focus …