Viva Las Vegas! We’re out in Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and, as always, I am most excited about the barrel racing. I truly admire these athletes, both woman and horse. They make it look so easy, so effortless, but of course, it actually takes years of practice to hone your skill and […]
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Heart Rich
I was watching a Christmas movie and saw a conversation between a little girl and her grandmother. The little girl was telling the grandmother about another girl in her class. She talked about how pretty she was and she told her grandmother that this little girl was going to get everything she wanted for Christmas […]
Trust
Trust is a very, very expensive “thing”. You can’t buy it. You can’t touch it. But you know if you have it. You know if your heart and soul trust something or someone. And you know if you don’t have it for someone or something. The most expensive thing in the world is TRUST. It […]
More Sleep In 2018
Do you get enough sleep? Are you sure? I don’t. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I do not get enough sleep. It didn’t used to bother me. But now, lack of sleep affects everything about me. So, I am going to make some changes about my sleep habits and patterns in […]
Stop Wasting Time
Don’t do it. Your peace of mind and your contentment are too important. Don’t let your heart and soul be affected by those who criticize your life. It just isn’t worth it. Constructive criticism is one thing, but here, I am talking about people who criticize you out of ignorance, jealously or resentment. Stop wasting […]
12 Christmas Prayers
You probably know by now that I love Christmas. Everything about it. The feelings of hope and faith, the belief in miracles and all the togetherness. I’m one of those people who, even though I may be finished with Christmas shopping, I still like to be in the hustle and bustle of the shoppers. People […]
Anxiety During The Christmas Season
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! There is a different feeling in the air and everyone seems happier. People give more, smile more, laugh more and interact more during the Christmas season. But Christmas can also be very stressful and it can create anxiety that dulls the shine of the overall Christmas […]
Hugs Matter!
Hugs Matter! Research shows that hugging is effective at healing or lessening sickness, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress. And in our stressful world, we could use a lot of hugs to make our homes, our schools, our places of worship and our workplaces less stressful. Don’t you agree? As human beings, we tend to “feel” […]
The Older I Get…
I don’t think it’s just me. Is it? Is it just me that feels this way? I’ve reached the point in my life where I have very little tolerance for anything but peace. You may have too. If you’re reading this and you’re in your 20’s or 30’s, you may not be there yet. I […]
Childhood Christmas
This time of year, I am always remembering my childhood Christmas Seasons on the farm. It was great growing up on the farm with my three sisters, mother and grandmother. Christmas time was so very special for all of us. It was and still is my favorite time of year. There were several things that […]