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The Ghost of Rutroe
Rutroe and Nakita playing in the snow Rutroe-a massive, rowdy chocolate lab passed away suddenly. He was survived by his two good buddies; NaKita (Kita) and Sparky. Whoever said ‘dogs don’t grieve’...
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What is around the next bend?
A storm was brewing. My son, Dalton and I were on jet skis exploring the shoreline of Greers Ferry Lake. We knew we should turn back toward home but the allure of what was just around the next bend...
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I Was Wrong…the Wrapping Paper Does Matter
Christmas time….oh the joys! Shopping, cooking and of course wrapping all the presents. It’s not that I dislike wrapping presents… I just think it is a waste of energy. You spend precious time...
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Telltale Signs You are a Perfectionist and One Great Tip to Deal With It.
In dental school, one of my instructors told me I was a Perfectionist. I thanked him. He did not mean it as a compliment. We have all heard of the perfectionist. This person can be extreme, critical...
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Five Simple Tips to Grilling Meat without Burning Your House Down
When I get the grilling utensils out, my husband gets nervous. As he should! Two years ago, I asked him to light the grill for me. He was watching a football game and told me he would do it during a...
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Simple Tips For Packing And Moving Into Your Next Home
Moving into a new home can be very stressful and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to make it a little easier: Before you move: 1) Have a garage sale. Consider everything that you own. Is it worth...
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You Have to Learn to Deal with the Doggy Doo Doo!
I went to bed last night struggling with a problem at work. Sometimes if I ponder a problem as I drift off to sleep, the answer will miraculously appear in my head when I wake up. I awoke this...
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I Don’t Spend Much Time in the Valley Anymore.
Cover via Amazon I found the book Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson, MD on a bargin table at Barnes and Noble. Since it was marked down to $5.99, I bought it figuring I couldn’t go wrong. Peaks and...
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Climbing Out of the Valley
This is part 2 on a study of the book Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson MD. As discussed in my previous blog, a young man, who lives in the valley, scaled the side of a mountain looking for a better...
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How Long Can You Stay on Top?
This is the third part in a review of the book Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson MD. Life is series of peaks and valleys –good and bad times. The key is to realize when you are in a valley...
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Want To Have a Better Day?
If you want to have a BETTER day, come up with a THEME FOR THE DAY or maybe for a whole week! For just one day or week try to be patient, listen wholeheartedly to others, show kindness or come...
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Want to have a better day? Get High!
No, not like you are thinking….a NATURAL high! Exercise! Exercise is not only good for your heart and your body…it’s good for your mind and mood. Exercise releases a chemicals in your brain called...
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“Code Blue, Request Air Wing!”
I climbed into the front of the ambulance. My hand shook as I buckled the seat belt. I turned to the back of the rig and yelled, “It’s okay baby, I’m right here!” The ambulance driver jumped in and...
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Best Ever Organizing Tip for Email!
Email is an efficient business communication tool but dealing with a overflowing inbox everyday can be stressful. I get approximately 50-100 emails a day and most of it is stuff I’m not interested...
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Best Ever Tip for Organizing Your Closet!
Let’s face it. We all have too many clothes hanging in our closet. Some people hold on to their clothes hoping to fit back into them again. I am talking about myself here Some people feel more...
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A Great Tip for a Stress Free life!
People who say the ‘small things do not matter’ never had a mosquito in their room at night! The small things that aggravate you can matter especially when they build up day after day over time....
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