BE POSITIVE BUT BE REAL…how a sixty something introvert sees the world
I have become a Twewbie on Twitter. Forget about trying to pronounce it. It stands for a Twitter newbie. I’d been thinking about taking the plunge for a long time, but kept backing away. Facebook had been enough for me and I’ve been off of that personally for over a year. But what a fascinating […]
Read MoreApparently the concept of agree to disagree, doesn’t exist anymore. At least for some people. I have a problem with that premise. Some of it has to do with freedom of speech. Just because I may not agree with you, doesn’t mean I don’t have the right to say it. Get over it! Your […]
Read MoreAll of my grandparents started out with immigrant status to this country. My father’s parents lived with us for many years before my grandfather passed away when I was only 5. His wife, my grandmother continued to live with us for many years afterwards. I learned many things. Some positive and some negative. But all […]
Read MoreThis is my last blog on Raising Children. Encouraging choices in your child’s life sounds easier than it really is. Once again, I’m not a PhD, but a mom who raised two kids who turned out to be good people. Encouraging Choices If They Come to You First What I mean by this is, […]
Read MoreBoredom is the topic today in a series of blogs about raising children. The answers aren’t in a book. It’s all hands on, mistakes and all. Parenting today has many challenges, but the basics really haven’t changed. Boredom….No” What to Do” Lists Here The word “boredom”, might conjure up a whiny child, clinging to […]
Read MoreEarth Day is celebrating its 47th anniversary. The sad thing is even after 47 years, some people still don’t get it! Understanding what it has tried to convey to all of us through the years, should not be overlooked. Our Actions Matter on Earth Day and Everyday Don’t think that Earth Day was started […]
Read MoreImagination in children is the second blog in a series about raising children. To reiterate I don’t have a BS on the topic. What I do have is hands on experience in having raised two children, who turned out rather well. […]
Read MoreHaving children, to many experts out there, doesn’t necessarily qualify one in raising children. I would tend to agree. However, I am not a child psychologist nor do I pretend to be one. This is the first of several blogs I will share on raising children. So what makes me an expert? I believe that […]
Read MoreAaron Hernandez hung himself in his jail cell early this morning. Choices that he made precipitated this tragedy. A 27 year old who had everything going for him. A great football career with a winning franchise, a good future. What makes someone go back to what was a negative existence earlier on, and not capture […]
Read MoreIt’s taken me a few years to do, but I can finally say no to certain things. The feeling is great, when you can say it and feel no guilt. There are just times you have to do it. It may not be a popular response at times, but oh well. There have been many […]
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