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Archive of posts published in the tag: Parenting
Apr
20

Keep a Soft Heart

I wrote and published this short piece in 2016 as a Facebook post.  I took this picture while on vacation in Virginia Beach in 2014 or 2015.  I saw this ‘weed’ growing through a crack in the asphalt.  It symbolized to me that no…

Oct
1

Crying

Crying is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength and wisdom. When we feel overwhelmed or nearing the edge and we’re not sure which way to turn, it’s overwhelming. Crying allows us a release. It enables us to be…

Sep
29

Beware of Shady People

I am a peace-loving gal who is also a fighter. I will fight for truth & justice for all. Do right by others and we’ll get along famously. Don’t, and we have a problem. There are too many folks out there hyping and…

Sep
6

Patience & Unrelenting Investment

Patience. It’s not one of my strong traits. But if something is important enough to you, you must be patient…and unrelenting. Unrelenting in putting yourself out there, doing what you must to achieve your desire. Whether it’s business or love, you have to…

Sep
3

Unmet expectations…

Unmet expectations and your wants actually can create stress and uneasiness within you. Such as wanting someone to be more available or connected to you, or wanting the phone to ring, or even wanting to have more – more money, more friends, more…

Jul
31

Think For Yourself

There are tons of mentors out there offering tips, tricks, and advice on this, that, and the other thing in life. Following and listening to a mentor can be and usually is beneficial, but don’t forget to think for yourself. Only YOU know…

Jun
18

“Hi.”

iPad. iPhone. Tablet. iWatches. iPod. (if people still use those). Android devices. Flat screen, HD TVs with 3D capabilities. All these flat SCREENS. Touch screens.  Screens.  Screens.  Screens. We watch movies in 3D so they feel “real”, so we can “experience” the thrill,…

Jun
14

Loss & Grief

written a week or so ago… Any loss creates feelings of grief.  The death of a loved one.  Loss of a relationship or a significant friendship.  Loss of a cherished possession.  They all create a feeling of grief. Processing grief has five stages: …

Jun
6

Love Bank Deposits…

If someone you love continually makes withdrawals from your Love Bank without making deposits, then you need to assess your account. Sometimes people will make continuous withdrawals without even noticing that they aren’t making deposits. If you bring this to their attention and…

Jun
5

STOP the BS

Why do men (women, too) lie and deceive? Why not be truthful & authentic? Deceit only delays the inevitable and causes undue harm. Why fake stuff, especially matters of the heart or things involving your kids? Tell the damned truth! One the other…