I had two conversations recently that got me thinking a lot about expectations and the importance of being a good example.Both conversations were about Mother’s Day.Both were women who were disappointed in how their children had treated them – or … Continue reading
My marriage needs a vacation. Ok, I know I’m over the top with my vacation needs, but hear me out how this little phrase developed. This past weekend was our church’s semi annual conference. I love to sit and listen … Continue reading
I finally finished “Bringing up Bebe” on audiobook the other day. I say “finally” because I wrote this post back here when I said I was going to read the book. Yes, that was 10 months ago. I finally just … Continue reading
Browsing through books in the bookstore the other week, I came across one called “10-10-10″ by Suzy Welch. It caught my eye for some reason – perhaps intrigued by what it could mean, and then the subheading “A Fast and … Continue reading
I was so saddened to hear about the death of Stephen Covey a couple of weeks ago. I remember seeing him speak when I was much younger and being so impressed. Then over the years I have read some of … Continue reading
I’ve gotten into the habit of earmarking the bottom of pages of books when I read something that I really like and would like to maybe one day go back and read again. I guess I could highlight or underline, … Continue reading
I just ordered a whole bunch of books. Not sure why, because I promised myself that I would read what I have in my house before ordering anymore…so I’ve got about 20 books waiting to be read. That should take … Continue reading
I just finished reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl for my book club. I should say rather I just finished listening to it. I have a hard time squeezing in reading unless I am on vacation. So I … Continue reading
I am always quite ambitious with what I want to read. I love to read, but somehow never get as much reading squeezed in as I’d like. Usually I can find the time on vacation, or right before bed; but … Continue reading
I came across a website not so long ago called Mentoring Boys that you can get to from here. I had been looking up “Boys” and raising them – considering we have 4 of them and all – and stumbled … Continue reading