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Action Equals Success
I’ve started this article far too many times today. It always sounds like I am sitting here complaining. And so I begin again in an attempt to sound more proactive and uplifting. I grew up with the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In other words, instead of complaining, take some kind of action. I grew up with the saying, “The early bird catches the worm.” Yup, you guessed it, be forward acting and forward doing so that you will be at the head of the pack. And yes, I’ve slipped at both of thos. But the older I get and the more I do, I realize that Picasso…
Be the Survivor You Know You Can Be
Reba McIntyre got it right when she presented the world with the song “I’m a Survivor.” There are so many ways each and everyone of us is a survivor. To ALL of you out there going through struggles on a…
3 Hacks to Help YOU Stay On Track in 2021
We’re 11 days into 2021. How’s it going? Are you still forging ahead with the goals you set for yourself? Has the day-to-day uncertainty that winter weather and COVID have presented you with railroaded your progress? Do you realize that…
Act NOW, for Tomorrow Might Be Too Late
That college degree you wanted to earn. The piano you wanted to learn to play. The book you wanted to write. The trip you wanted to take. Oh, that’s right. You told me you needed to wait until after your…
5 Things An Extended Trip in 2020 Taught Me
Late September, we got home from a seven week excursion that ended in spending time with my two adult children and their families. Wait! Weren’t you afraid of COVID? Breathe easy. Most of the time when my husband and I…
5 Ways to Cultivate Good Family Relationships
Important ideas in stressful times Family. We all have one whether we want to acknowledge them or not. In the wake of COVID lock-downs and social distancing, concern about passing on the virus to our older generation relatives kept us…
Act Like a Success Today – Be Successful Tomorrow
“Do it again.” The command came from Mr. Lindstrom as we rehearsed a number for the fall musical. And we ran the scene, choreography, or song again. Again. And again, until it was acceptable, in his eyes, for opening night.…
