Favorite Things.

Favorite Things.

I’ve got a question for you, I bet it’s one you don’t think about often – What’s your favorite kitchen utensil/tool? What could you not live without?  Think about it, take all the time you need. Anyone who prepares food in a kitchen, has a favorite...

Online Dating and Other Tales.

Serious question: How do you meet people to date as an adult? The only places I go are set up nicely for established families and family life. School activities, kid sports, church, and work, not so accommodating for a divorced woman, who, you know, is probably trying...

Personal Dumping Grounds.

I grew up in a country where it was drummed into us as school children that we lived in a clean green country. And, for the most part, it was. I remember at school, a popular punishment was to make you walk around the school grounds picking up trash at lunchtime,...

Beware of “Family.”

I’ve noticed an unusual pattern amongst random friends over the years. Usually, the ones I’ve only known for a short time and we’re still in the “are these people real friends or is there some ulterior motive I’m missing” phase.  They’re the ones who say...

The Journey of Improving Oneself.

I don’t know about you, but I love self-improvement. The idea that I can change my thoughts and outlook and as a result, my life is exciting to me.  I have been a fan since I first stumbled upon a well-worn copy of the Louise Hay classic “You Can Heal Your Life”...