I have to say that other mothers really help me cope with stress. A few weeks ago, I posted about how our family was having a summer camp child care crisis. Thanks to another mom, we learned over a weekend that our school was [...]
My child and I just finished writing 25 thank you notes for gifts she received at her birthday party. My child is in preschool, so her contribution consisted of signing her name. However, I was impressed by the fact that she wanted each card read to her before she signed it. Although writing thank you [...]
Lots of people wonder whether yoga is good for weight loss. In fact, when I recently started my beginner’s yoga class, that was one of the first questions asked by one of my classmates. From my experience, the one hour of [...]
All of you sleepy people out there know that today is the first day after the time changed for daylight savings. I always dread this week as it takes me a while to adjust to the time change. Today I have felt pretty sluggish, especially in the afternoon. But in general, I have been sleeping [...]
My trip to India has led me to reflect on many things about my life. My most recent posts have been expressions of gratitude for many things that I value and appreciate: my family, [...]
A few years ago I woke up and went to the kitchen. When I looked outside into the backyard, I noticed something was wrong. It was filled with smoke, but nothing was on fire. I looked through other windows and saw the same thing–a lot of smoke, but no fire. So I called the “no [...]
I have to admit I do not live in a mansion. I live in a modest house in the United States. I also have another confession. I have not always loved my house. Please don’t get me wrong, I realize that the house has many good points. It was completely remodeled when we moved in, [...]
While traveling in India, I realized that there were many things for which I am thankful. One of the things that I am most thankful for is my family and our ability to lead a relatively healthy and safe life. Being away [...]
As I mentioned during my last blog post, I am traveling the world. I traveled from my home in Tampa for a ten day trip through India that included both sightseeing and work. This is my second trip to India, and for the most [...]
If you remember, one of my 2012 goals for managing stress was getting organized at work and at my home. Up until now, I have not really been concerned about organization. I know that some people obsess about organizing their life. I am not one of [...]
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