by Shannon | Dec 29, 2015 | Parenting
“Give them roots,” they say. “Give them roots and give them wings.” Apparently, these are the most important gifts we can give our kids. We are supposed to firmly implant “things” in them that will, one day, enable them to launch...
by Louise | Dec 27, 2015 | Encourage, Friendship, Uncategorized
(Originally posted September 16, 2015) So I had one of those really great conversations with a friend yesterday that was spontaneous, yet connecting and authentic. I stopped by her house to drop something off and we had a 30-minute talk that touched on authenticity,...
by Shannon | Dec 26, 2015 | Marriage
Remember the “Golden Rule” we learned in kindergarten? Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. or Don’t shove others if you don’t want them to shove you. or Stop pouring sand on that kid’s head unless you want sand on yours! Or...
by Louise | Dec 24, 2015 | Encourage, Uncategorized
(Originally posted 10/15/15) Photo: Kristine’s Famous Pumpkin Cookies (At least what’s left of them) Sometimes I don’t give myself enough credit for what is accomplished during a week, and instead focus on all the things I didn’t get done. For...
by Shannon | Dec 23, 2015 | Friendship, Uncategorized
Truth? We are our own worst enemies. Someone else trips…you help them up. A friend is late….you tell them not to worry so much. Another person does poorly on a test….you tell them they’ll do better next time. Someone else is complaining…..you sympathize about...
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