Insights for uncommon joy in the everyday
When you took Driver’s Education in high school, you were taught to be aware of all your surroundings so that you would be safe behind the wheel. As you looked ahead, you scanned the traffic and the roadsides. You glanced regularly at your rear view mirror, where you kept an eye on the vehicles and […]
[Continue reading...]Many of you will be facing the bittersweet moment this month of watching your child head off to college. Your heart swells with pride at what a terrific young adult your baby has grown into, yet you are concerned about letting go, and letting them grow on their own. I know. We have been there. […]
[Continue reading...]I love being married. My hubbie is my bff, and I adore him. We consider ourselves so blessed to have joy and laughter overflowing in our lives, connecting us with our family, friends and our faith. That is not to say that everything is easy-breezy, hunky-dory every day. We have challenges that arise, emergencies to […]
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Although the week-long workcamp we just completed involved a tremendous amount of hard work, we looked forward to the evening programs with anticipation, as they provided an opportunity for fun, fellowship, and food for thought, as well as a joyful boost of energy at the end of the day. One night, our ebullient MC, […]
[Continue reading...]My hubbie and I volunteer through our church with a variety of ministries. We have worked with our Food Pantry, which served over 3,500 meals last quarter alone in our small community. We both belong to a group that works on small home projects for folks who are unable to do these things for themselves. […]
[Continue reading...]In these difficult economic times, it can be so easy to feel sorry for yourself. The threat of unemployment, the discouragement of not being able to find a job, the increasing gulf between your wages and your bills, or a general concern regarding how much more belt-tightening you can do can take a toll on […]
[Continue reading...]The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge, PA Photo by Kim Hall The United States Memorial Arch, located at the intersection of Outerline Drive and Gulph Road, was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge. Quoted from the National Park Service I took advantage of an […]
[Continue reading...]Ok, I was kidding about the lions and tigers. But, you know, apparently, word has gotten around these parts about just how yummy the bird seed is at that new place on the corner of Deck and Garden. Real. Yummy. What are you looking at? Haven’t you ever heard the expression “hungry as a bear”? […]
[Continue reading...]Customer service has been a big part of my background. I always strived to deliver exceptional service, especially while I was helping to grow two family businesses with my parents, siblings, my spouse and others. We lived and thrived by the outstanding service we provided to our clients, and built long-term high-quality relationships because of […]
[Continue reading...]Word cloud created by Wordle The awesome power of the handwritten word seems to be in direct contradiction with its often plain and homespun appearance. It can reach deep into our hearts to bring forth joy, laughter, hope and love. A wrinkled, grubby scrap of paper, inscribed with our child’s first handwritten words fills our […]
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