A Venn diagram for ADHD’ers

What’s a Venn diagram you ask?  Well, it’s a handy dandy tool that some use to  help map out business or  life goals.  The diagram looks like this:
For me, this would represent my life in the home, my writing goals and relational goals.  These are all part of who I am.  They are not in [...]

Founder of the Hokey Pokey dies

Yep—I saw the report yesterday when I was in the antiques mall.  Waiting for Daniel.  Again.
It read: The Founder of the Hokey Pokey died peacefully at his home yesterday with his family gathered by his side.  He was 83 years old.
Later at the funeral home, an incident occured.  It began when the family attempted to [...]

We shall never surrender!

My last few posts on worry struck a nerve with several people.  It would appear I’m not alone in my worry struggles.
One mom in particular sent me an anguished email describing the trials she is experiencing with her son.  And of course, the little guy has a litany of labels and issues.  She listed all [...]

Are you focusing on living…or dying?

Okay, so “Gran Torino” is fresh in my mind.  Yeah, the swearing was a bit over the top but I loved the movie.  So I’m tying it in a little bit to my writing about worrying.
In one scene, the young priest exhorts Clint Eastwood’s character, Walt,  that he was more familiar with dying than he [...]

Are you worried…or stressed?

I read a quote that rocked my world yesterday. It was in an ebook I was proofing for an author. One chapter, named How to Quit Worrying and Start Living, referenced one of my all time favorite books by the same title.
The author quoted a review  found on Amazon by Doc Sarvis that is brilliant.  [...]

Our first visitor from Montana!

What a wonderful surprise yesterday!  Jay’s aunt called—she had flown down to Florida but was driving back to Big Sky Country.  It was a short visit but one that landed her the honor of being of our first visitor from Montana! 
We met at Cracker Barrel for a quick lunch and a power visit.  The time [...]

What curriculum should I use for my kindergartener?

This is a question I hear quite frequently from young moms whose kids are around the magic age of 5. And usually the concern and anxiety over embarking into homeschooling is evident. And sadly, it sets the stage for 12 years of angst and self doubt. (Am I doing enough is the [...]

Somewhere between a soprano and chin hairs

When your dream ends up shipwrecked

Did you ever experience the thrill of setting of in a new direction?  God’s opened some doors and your friends are cheering you on as you embark in a new direction.  There’s a fresh wind in your sails and your glorious ship set sails into new waters.  Sort of like this:
 
But then…not too long into [...]

Fear! It’s what makes the world go round!

Frequently I have to have a discussion with myself:  No, Theresa….you do not have a brain tumor. (Note  to self: See David.  My chiropractor.) Caleb’s freckle isn’t a malignancy.  And no, Jay isn’t going to die in a freak accident driving to work.  (Most likely anyway.)
From fear in relationships (What did she really mean by [...]