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Death, regardless of circumstances, opens nearly as many doors as it closes. And honestly, I’m not sure which one is more challenging. The opening or the closing. The doors that close are painfully obvious. Our loved ones are no longer available to us. We can’t call them, or hug them or share holidays together, but . . . → Read More: When “As Is” Is the Only Door To Open  9 comments - (Comments are closed)  Creative Spark, Family Matters  Aftermath of Petaluma tragedy, coping with loss
First of all, let me say, even though I’m not “here” everyday as I have been in the past, I am still “here” – just taking a much-needed breather. (For a while, the daily blogging routine felt cumbersome and suffocating – at my own will, of course – but I needed to take a . . . → Read More: Preparing Your Child For Life Beyond High School 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Family Matters how to prepare your child for life beyond high school
Some people have the good fortune of always finding themselves in the right place at the right time – winning the lottery, running into famous people in a random hotel lobby, hitting all the green lights on a cross-town trip. Unfortunately, that has never been the case for anything I have ever experienced. Or ever written. Or . . . → Read More: Becoming a Mentor 5 comments - (Comments are closed) Creative Spark, Family Matters becoming a mentor, CAP Mentor, Thrive Bozeman Thankfully, I can “authentically” say, after 18.5 years of wedded bliss, fights rarely ensue in my house. Except when electronics don’t work. While I was away on my last business trip, Sexy Hubby “surprised” me with a large screen (which is really awesome) and a gadget (he’s a gadget guy) that switches from my work laptop to my . . . → Read More: Marital Bliss and Electronics Editor’s Note: This post was featured at Montana Parent Magazine’s web site today. I love those peeps! Parenting is a funny thing. While in the thick of it, it feels heavy and never-ending. There is no light at the end of the tunnel. Hell, there is no tunnel. Only a hole. I equate it to a hamster operating . . . → Read More: Embracing the Small Parenting Moments 6 comments - (Comments are closed) Family Matters Authentic Parenting, Parenting Teenagers, the ups and downs of parenting Thinking of flowers – this first week of the brand new year was a not a daisy – fresh, light and airy, but instead, rather thistle-like, hard and bristly. I certainly hope this is not an indication of what’s to come… In order to shift the focus, and lighten things up, I thought I’d share some images . . . → Read More: Superfluous Saturday 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Coffee, Tea, Travel, Family Matters Bob Segar Old Time Rock n Roll, Porsche, Risky Business Not having small children in the house certainly changes the dynamic of Christmas. The sparkle still exists, holiday decor still shines from nearly every horizontal surface, yet the sense of urgency slows to a manageable clip. And Santa gifts are “discussed” rather than imagined, listed and mailed. As I sift through the photos of Christmas past, I always . . . → Read More: Photos of Christmas Past Comments are closed Family Matters, Special Occasions best christmas memories, kid photo on santas lap
Blogs make the world feel like a small and cozy place. Recently, I read a post from fellow blogger Jill from Scary Mommy, where she simply asked two things – who needs help putting together a holiday meal and who can offer help. Readers who could help donated whatever amount in which they felt comfortable and . . . → Read More: Grateful for The Ability to Give 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Family Matters, Friends in Low Places, Special Occasions helping those in need, how to be part of a blogging community, Scary Mommy
Editor’s Note: In honor of our sweet Dutchie-Boy, it seemed appropriate to post this blog in his memory. He was the first pet we ever had ~ and if I have my way, he’ll be the last. I simply cannot go through the pain of saying goodbye. It nearly killed me. {And . . . → Read More: Walking The Dog ~ According to the Dog
Some days feel great. Some days feel awful. And some days, when the walls are seemingly closing in, ready to crash down, the best offense is to throw ego to the wind and ask for help. Which, thankfully is easy for people like me. I am ego-less. Or nearly so. I asked for help and I received some fantastic insight. . . . → Read More: Sifting Through the Mire to Discover Untold Blessings  7 comments - (Comments are closed) Creative Spark, Family Matters, Friends in Low Places asking for help, how to overcome feelings of depression, words from the pastor |
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