January 1, 2024 A big life change for the new year I am making a big career change in 2024. It will impact this blog and just about everything else in my life. For the…
December 30, 2023 If I haven’t outgrown Ikea by now, I never will Can you remember the first time you visited an oversized, bustling Ikea showroom? I can. It was the 1990s and I was living in…
December 29, 2023 I found the true meaning of Christmas Christmas means so many things to different people. I think the important thing is to find our own meaning and significance in how we…
December 27, 2023 Advice for people who can hear a constant whooshing sound Have you ever held a seashell up to your ear to hear the ocean? I’ve always loved doing that – but right now, I…
December 23, 2023 Learn Mental Health First Aid to save a life It’s a beautiful day to save a life. That’s one of my favorite lines from Grey’s Anatomy – and it’s one I say to…
December 16, 2023 Do you believe prayer or chanting really works? Prayer. Chanting. Manifestation. Miracles. There are many words for mystical means of reaching goals or making dreams come true. If you don’t like all…
December 13, 2023 My first time experiencing an active shooter lockdown Our teen daughter and I shared a bonding experience this week that I know I will never forget. During a routine follow-up medical appointment…
December 11, 2023 We visited a home with more than 700 Christmas trees Have you ever heard of Ohio’s famous Christmas Tree Home? Some people love Christmas, and then some people REALLY go all out in their…
December 9, 2023 Doggie DNA kits make a great gift We’ve had Dani, our beloved rescue pup, for 7 years. She started out as our daughter’s dog but soon ended up mine – although…
December 6, 2023 The amazing hack that got me back to giving blood I love donating blood. I have a special kind of blood, called CMV negative, which means it can be given to newborns and preemies….
