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My mother grew up in a small New Hampshire town during the Great Depression. She was one of four girls, raised in an environment of hard work, ingenuity, and resourcefulness. That foundation served and supported […]

In the midst of difficulty, we often forget how very strong we really are. Before this pandemic started, some of you were coaching your child’s Little League team. Others were giving piano or sewing lessons in y […]

Listen to the music. The melody is strong, predominate, easy to hear. Hum along. The harmony complements the melody. It’s more difficult to pick out, and yet, we enjoy how full and pleasant the music sounds. M […]

E Pluribus Unum.  Out of Many One. These are the words written on the Seal of the United States of America.  This is our traditional motto.  What this says to me is that, in unity, many pieces must come to […]

2020 was quite a year. All hopes are for a better and brighter New Year. If you’re like me, you have too many items on your resolution list. If you had to choose only one, what might it be?

My choice would be s […]

Yes, the title says “mandate”.  For this new year we need a new mandate—marching orders given to ourselves.  Then 2021 will be a new start toward a wealthy future.  Let’s Go!

The Mind Dump

We’ll begin by cle […]

In the tapestry of life, we’re all connected. Each one of us is a gift to those around us helping each other be who we are, weaving a perfect picture together.  -Anita Moorjani

Later years have brought de […]

Do you remember the wonder and excitement you felt as a child at Christmas? The feeling that anything was possible and magic existed all around you? The feeling that simply asking for your Christmas wish made […]

In the south, we love mixing it up in the kitchen. Some combinations of ingredients just belong in the same dish. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato or cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise craft classic sandwiches. Onions, […]

The morning my son left I was filled with dread.  I did not want him to leave. I wanted him to stay at least until the New Year.  As he entered the kitchen with his truck packed, he ask one thing of his parents. “ […]

This month’s theme is unity, and nothing spells unity better than an interactive dinner with family or close friends. In our family, we have at least one fondue a year, usually in December or January. Somehow, l […]

Take a stance. Pick a side! What side of history do you want to be on? We can NOT agree to disagree on this topic. I’m sorry but if you were here or there or believe this or that we can not be friends. I u […]

Have you played in a pile of snow yet this winter or have you been buried under a pile of laundry or dirty dishes that needed attending? One thing this past year has taught me is to address issues as they arise to […]

The sky is not my limit…I am.

T.F. Hodge

What is holding you back?  You have dreams that you want to fulfill, but something prevents you from moving towards that which burns deep inside of you.  You use exc […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some good news! The pandemic has led to all sorts of heartache and loss, to put it mildly. Being restricted from our usual active routines and “zooming” too much has led […]

Ever felt like your life is not heading in the direction you want? Perhaps, somewhere along the way you ‘lost the plot’ and wonder where I am going and why?! Or maybe you have clarity on where and why, yet you ar […]

Routines can give our day shape, and they can give us the feeling of control. Routines are, without question, helpful on many levels. But I do have one question for you: do you own and define your routines, or do […]

Routine is an anchor. Professional athletes have a routine they go through before a game or a meet. The routine anchors them, helping them manage the uncertainty of what will come during the competition. Coping […]