How many of you as kids were punished with doing “chores” or housework? My mom’s favorite disciplinary tactic was dusting. If you ever saw my house you would know why this was a punishment indeed. My mom, at the height of her Amish country phase, had so many knickknacks sitting around collecting dust that she […]
Most people wouldn’t guess this now, but I am a recovering perfectionist-control freak. More than 25 years ago I learned that the more you try to control a situation or a person, the more out of control YOU actually become. Surrender doesn’t come easily. It’s when your finger tips are raw and bloody from […]
Image Credit – Shutterstock I’m ashamed of myself. I’m ashamed of my silly behavior yesterday and the crappy example I set for my daughters. And even though I told them the story without shame, they were quick to point out how immature and ridiculously I behaved. I fell victim to what I call the “girlfriend […]
Thanksgiving is over; I counted my blessings, found my life full of abundance and thanked God. Then why do I feel a sense of impending doom? Ah, yes…it’s that pesky Christmas season that magically has a way of sucking the life out of any well-intentioned mother. Don’t get me wrong…I used to look forward to […]
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