Successful women have a few traits in common. They: Can be very hard on themselves. Face problems rather than ignore them. Are quite compassionate. Feel that a good day is one where they’ve gotten a lot done. Wonder why even bother sometimes. “Does anyone else even notice?” Have a hard time allowing themselves to relax. Know…
It’s here. It’s that time of year when spring fever has hit, and everyone is ready for the winter to be over. Everyone that is, except Mother Nature, and maybe the gas and oil companies, and the ski lodges who make the bulk of their living from the cold temps. And while Mother Nature bids…
As much as I adore giving a gift that perfectly matches the relationship between me and the receiver, I have to admit that I hate wrapping it. If I use pretty paper, then I am paying for trash to fill the landfills, all for the sake of giving a surprise. (Not to mention that I…
For two weeks now, I have seen posts all over Facebook asking people to choose one word to guide this year and to share it. Strands of eager readers happily wrote their personal word of the year for the whole world to see. At first, I tried to remember the word I had thought of just…
I used to really love the holidays and everything they entailed: the decorating, the gifts, the food, the baking, helping others, volunteering at community functions, the shopping, and the parties. I also loved the planning. But by far, my favorite was the excitement that leads up those festive days. In fact, sometimes the planning AND anticipation…
The emails for Mother’s Day have already been hitting my inbox for a couple of weeks now. “Do this for your mom,” “Shower your mom with love,” and “Make this Mother’s Day Something to Remember.” It seems simple. It seems harmless and beautiful and sentimental and nothing short of wonderful. Who wouldn’t love the idea…