Is there a “right way” and a “wrong way” to do Christmas? I would argue that there is, but it wasn’t what I originally thought. Beginning Ideas About Christmas Traditions From the day I first moved out on my own, I felt inner pressure to do Christmas the “right” way. …
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10 Pieces of Advice for Graduates as They Step into the Real World
This post contains affiliate links. A few years back, my nephew, Austin, and his wife, Annie, sent a graduation card with personal advice for my oldest son. “What a great idea!” I thought, putting it on my mind’s back burner with a plan to write my version. This year, I…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Resolutions
Setting Goals Each New Year bursts forth with fresh beginnings and possibilities. We are given a chance to reflect on the past and make positive changes for the new year. As part of the rebirth routine, I celebrate by making New Year Resolutions and setting goals. Since I am sometimes…
Continue ReadingMy Husband Has a Brain Tumor
Living With a Vestibular Disorder My husband has a brain tumor. It’s just a tiny little thing between the size of a pea and a peanut. It’s not cancerous and it’s slow-growing. Although it is not life-threatening, it is life-altering. Before we knew that it even existed, my husband would…
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Do you ever feel like your work life is spinning out of control? I know how I feel when my work-life balance is out of whack, stressed, and uncreative. I have trouble solving problems because they are overwhelming, and I feel tired all the time, but cannot sleep. Sometimes, a…
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