Why Good Parents Always Earn My Admiration

When I think about what really sparks my admiration, it’s good parenting. Real parenting. The kind that isn’t always pretty, … More

Slowing Down Isn’t Easy — But I’m Working On It

Blog Post: What Could You Do Less Of? What could I do less of? Honestly?Two things: worrying… and acting like … More

(Depending on the Day) You know, every once in a while a writing prompt pops up that actually makes me … More

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” by Beebop If … More

“Strength only wins followers temporarily; respect wins them for life.” (What a Lifetime of Keeping the Peace Taught Me)** I … More

— The Hardest Decision I’ve Faced The hardest decision I ever made was stepping back from my own sister when … More

As I grow older, I’ve learned not to let things bother me the way they used to. Age has a … More

“I Bought My First Home at 16% Interest Let me start with the sentence that will probably get me in … More

I’ve learned something about myself over these 69 years, and it’s not always easy to admit.I get burned — not … More

“With the best intentions came the worst outcomes” There was a time in this country when a full-time job was … More

After reading all the other answers to this prompt, I realized something important: apparently everyone else on Earth is applying … More

I spent my whole life around leaders. Good ones, bad ones, loud ones, quiet ones. The kind that inspired people … More