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Learning how to appreciate the changes that come with the holidays as we look for the magic in the mayhem. 

I learned a valuable lesson as I finished decorating my house for the holidays. 

Lessons I learned from the Advent Wreath and power of light.  

What my children's slip of the tongue taught me about being truly "fortunate".  

What I learned about salt and how those characteristics can apply to people. 

Learn how singing became an unintentional strategy when dealing with pain.

How looking beyond our own limitations can help us to see the happy endings in life. 

How a research paper and the tapir enabled me to turn my back on procrastination. 

Discover the "legend" behind one of our favorite, sleepy little towns. 

What an aha moment taught me about complementary service and how it applies to people. 

A surprise discovery at a vintage shop led me to learn a valuable life lesson. 

By taking my Grandmother to the movies, I was able to learn the magic of movies as they transport us to another time and place and help differences disappear. 

What I learned about fear from a dog and a weed & seed spreader.

What a simple, daily habit taught me about love and its contagious properties. 

A different approach to goal setting, which may produce different results.  

How I discovered generational wealth in my own family.

Discover how the seeds of change that one woman put into motion led to an empire. 

Can the Propinquity Effect help create a sense of community as we get to know the people in our neighborhood?  

How a kind word at the right time spared a coat and a little girls self-esteem.

Evaluating my decision years ago after learning some sobering statistics. 

Lessons I learned from the damage done to a much loved tree. 

Taking that next step beyond diet and exercise to find greater peace of mind. 

How adding key traditions through the years increased our understanding and appreciation of this treasured document. 

Using 4 simple steps to help your child master any skill as you "parent through the ages".

Insight I gained two years after our house fire. 

Learn how an "accident" opened my eyes to the most important gift we can give.

A lesson from my Dad that continues to inspire me more than 40 years later.

Discover what this classic folk story teaches us about community and the need to belong. 

What an unlikely childhood encounter taught me about friendship.

A message of motherhood and monikers.  

How an amusement park ride taught me the importance of staying in the log.

Discover the key elements of episodes and mini series and the parallels they have to parenting. 

Learning to see the who, not the what in others.

What "thinking outside the box" regarding a common household item taught me about my own perspective on life. 

Discover how the Allegory of the Donut can be a guide throughout your life. 

Learn the backstory of the mischievous act that will be immortalized by my family. 

Learn a little about the vernal equinox and some popular ways to usher in Spring, as well as one you may want to avoid.   

How a box of my Grandmother's dishes taught me to appreciate the everyday moments in life. 

How a life lesson learned from an unusual source, helped me change my focus.

Learn about the good, the bad and the ugly of publishing a book and how to reimagine your own dreams. 

How I uncovered the hidden treasure behind Mud Sales.

Valentine's Day holds something for everyone; especially when we learn to give of ourselves and to ourselves. 

Looking beyond the bleakness of winter to a season of possibilities. 

What failed attempts at making French Onion Soup taught me about life. 

Finding a life lesson in the most unlikely way as I learn the true power behind a name. 

Follow along as I take an obscure goal from the "backburner" of my life to being a reality in 2025. 

Reignite your passion for reading and see how the ability to read is not only magical, but it's a gift as well. 

Join me as I share some insights for some the best ways to decorate your home in the New Year once all the Christmas decorations are put away. 

Learn how the St. Nicholas Day tradition has grown with our family, adding an extra special element to our Christmas celebration each year. 

Find out how a treasured family tradition helped me refocus my thoughts this Thanksgiving.