As I sit and write I am reminded that we only have today. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is yet to be. Another way I have heard it put is that yesterday is a cancelled check and tomorrow is only a promissory note. The meaning is still the same. We only have today.When I think about that, it ... Read More about The Gift of Today
Looking Toward Spring and New Beginnings
Welcome back. I hope everyone is surviving the impediments brought on by the corona virus. We are sequestering ourselves best we can. We only go out when absolutely necessary. It can be really hard, especially now that the weather is warming and beckoning us to venture out of the house.You know ... Read More about Looking Toward Spring and New Beginnings
Making a Comeback after You’ve Been Down
Comebacks are not always easy, especially when they're after something very difficult- like a deep loss. It takes time; it's cliche, but it's true. You want to get back to whatever "it" was; however, it's not always that easy to know where to start. It is not possible just to jump back in where one ... Read More about Making a Comeback after You’ve Been Down
Do You Know if Your Child is Ready for Preschool?
We are creatures of mixed feelings, aren't we? Many of us dream of the day our child will begin school while also holding onto the sentiments of "baby days". To put anxieties to rest, it is helpful to know if, in fact, your child is ready for the preschool experience. Simple observations will ... Read More about Do You Know if Your Child is Ready for Preschool?
For Children: Paint an August Sunflower!
There is a subtleness that comes with August. It's still Summer but nearing Autumn. Many schools go back into session when August comes along. The summer flowers show their final glories.One of my favorite flowers is the sunflower. It's a very versatile flower. They are gorgeous flowers with ... Read More about For Children: Paint an August Sunflower!