I ask in my prayers to be led, to see a need and fill it, to lend a hand, offer some hope, to help light the way. What happens is that I see analogies, metaphors and similes everywhere. They wag at me, like friendly pups, from the pages of books and magazines. Like an […]
[Continue reading...]A Random Too Darn Happy Moment on Rejection
October 26, 2011 By 15 Comments
Welcome, welcome to my random “Too Darn Happy moments” — posts that exist solely for the joy and entertainment they provide. Come on in for just a few minutes, immerse yourself in the happiness, and then return to your day refreshed. Today’s moment is one you have very possibly seen on YouTube, but […]
[Continue reading...]What do I do that shows you I love you? Mammograms!
October 24, 2011 By 9 Comments
Dear readers, those of you who have read my blog know that I share my personal experiences to illustrate concepts, to share a laugh and a lesson learned, to ultimately support and encourage stronger and more satisfying relationships. I have never been a fan of the let it all hang out genre, as I believe […]
[Continue reading...]Five minute Friday: Beyond
October 21, 2011 By 10 Comments
Once I get beyond the just too cute flowered onesies and the dirty diapers… Once I get beyond the bubble gum pink elastic waist pants and the toddler tantrums… Once I get beyond the exasperated “Mom, everyone is wearing these” too snug jeans and the peeved protests… Once I get beyond seeing my lovely […]
[Continue reading...]Life is short . . .let’s go long
October 17, 2011 By 3 Comments
In the introduction of More Than Money, author Neil Cavuto notes that greatness is defined not by how we handle all that goes well for us, but how we deal with all that does not. He continues, as he writes about people who have overcome great difficulties in their lives, that what’s vital isn’t the […]
[Continue reading...]Five minute Friday: Catch
October 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
We are frail beings and are so susceptible to the winds of keeping up that blow through our neighborhoods. We catch a case of the I deserve this, and call our friends to go out for some serious retail therapy. We catch a case of the What will everyone think if our kids aren’t in […]
[Continue reading...]Wild Web Roundup
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hello, hello, and welcome to our occasional taming of the web, where we capture stories in the great wilderness and bring them here for your perusal and enjoyment. ******************** First in the center ring today is from Gabriele at Radical Parenting. She writes about those recent, puzzling teen trends of planking, owling and batting. […]
[Continue reading...]Got 5 minutes? It’s the absolute best Christmas gift idea ever
October 10, 2011 By 5 Comments
I’m going to let you in on a secret from the photography business: If you can get the clients to cry, they’ll buy. I apologize if that sounds crass, but the philosophy behind it is actually pretty sound. If we see an image of ourselves, our children, our spouse or our family which captures […]
[Continue reading...]Random Too Darn Happy Moments
October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ed. Note: I am so sorry to say that this video has been pulled. The Wake County SPCA is working with the music publisher to see if they can make it public again. You can see the story here: Abba-cadabra: Wake SPCA Video Disappears This adorable music video from the Wake County SPCA came […]
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