Photo Credit: Erika Wittlieb, via Pixabay A year ago, Superman hung up his cape one last time after fighting an epic battle. His home-going was brutal and beautiful all at once. I miss the Man of Steel. He was a rare breed — a devoted family man, a mentor to his brothers, and…
Photo Credit: Katie Grimmer-Laversanne, via Free Images I am not good at waiting. I guess because I grew up in the age of microwaves and instant everything. I wish I could tell you that while I sit in the waiting room I am peacefully at rest, but that is not the case. In actuality, I…
Last week, my husband kidnapped me, and we disappeared for a week. We spent seven glorious days sailing the ocean blue free from e-mails, voice messages, deadlines, and bills. In the late afternoon, we each plopped down into a comfy chair and watched the sun settle down for the night. We slowed down and took…
To succeed at any great endeavor, you need to have a plan. Don’t you agree? For example, as a college student, I had a calendar, a course catalog, and a budget. I didn’t just show up to class and expect everything to fall into place. I made sure I had my textbooks purchased, and I…
Photo Credit: Skyler H., via Pixabay A few weeks ago, my bloggy friend Kristin decided to create a playlist for her “one word” for 2015. She asked her Facebook friends for some suggestions, and I immediately jumped in because I love music, and her word is “joy.” Afterward, I took a mental trip back to…