Five Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
Do New Year’s Resolutions live up to their status and make a difference in your life? If you didn’t keep your resolutions last year, you’re primed for something different. With these alternatives, I propose mixing it up a bit…
Fighting The Blues — A Challenge
I took a break to address my depression giving me time to ask, “What is missing?” To those who suffer battles with depression or simple moody blues, I offer up a similar challenge: Think about what fuels you and keeps you whole. And write it down. A nice short list of the top three things you need in your life to stay well fueled. Here are mine…
Rules for Homeschool, and Life
I recently typed up a set of “Rules for Our School,” similar to the set of rules you see posted in typical elementary school classrooms. We’ve tacked it to our new memo board above our dining room homeschool area. Following rules doesn’t seem to be the forte of anyone in my household — we all [...]
Finding Out Who You Are
As David Byrne puts it, we all reach a magical moment in time when we ask ourselves, “Well, how did I get here?” followed by a questioning of all that is around us. Do the objects, people, activities in your life tell the story of who you are? Do they fit you?
The Happy Marriage: Two Secrets for Sharing Responsibilities Equitably
Like many married couples these days, my husband and I choose to share household responsibilities “equitably.” I like to think we have two secrets to our happy marriage, both of which have a lot to do with cooperation.
