Kleenex or Red Sock Moments?

Have you ever started to transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer – only to discover that you forgot to check the pockets and pieces of shredded Kleenex are now attached to everything? When that happens to me, I sigh…and then remind myself that it could be worse....

You Don’t Need a Wizard to Claim Your Strengths!

In my last post I challenged you to make a list of your strengths – not to brag but to honestly acknowledge your innate gifts and talents. If you’ve never given your strengths much thought, it might be because (like most of us) you take them for granted. They come...

It’s Easy to Be Honest When You’re Five!

I made a new friend at a parade over Mardi Gras weekend. She told me her name and that she was 5 years old. Totally mesmerized and delighted by the groups of girls dancing and twirling their batons to (very loud) music from the marching bands, she announced, “I’m...

Are You Working Your Plan?

I was surprised at the large number of responses I received from my January 6 post. Remember… I asked you to make a list of what you want MORE of in your life in this new year. Many of you listed words like: family, friends, better relationships, happiness,...