Backstory When the pandemic and lock-down surged forward, many proud Americans found themselves in a compromising position. Their situation called for behavior and emotions unknown to them. Click to listen or follow below to read. More Need Help – #294 Recent years have brought new struggles to families here. People who never before needed help, […]
Encouragement
The Strength of Women
Backstory Recent months have made such extra demands on women. New virtues of courage and resilience were called into focus by busy moms, lonely grandmothers and those sequestered alone, Click to listen or follow below to read. Women’s Strength – #267 Women have strengths that amaze. We bear hardships and carry burdens, but we hold […]
Rethinking Sympathy
Backstory There is a tendency to fill the air with words, when expressing sympathy, in person or in writing. Hallmark chooses comforting messages for you. Sometimes empathy presents the best sincerity. Click to listen or follow below to read. Rethinking Sympathy – #377 “I know how you feel.” People often say that, to show empathy […]
*SPECIAL EDITION* . . . Post Lockdown – The Next Role of Mature Americans
A FOUR MINUTE READ With a future uncertain and COVID-19 still with us, normalcy is an illusion. Opening strategies will change from region to region. The post-lockdown demand will be high to “get going.” Chances are that you are a major decision maker in your household. You are considered the rock. Others look up to […]
New Abnormal
Backstory We can’t control what happens, but we can always control our reaction. I had just had a vivid example of the benefits of positivity. It inspired a message about coping with change. Click to listen or follow below to read. New Abnormal – #376 Most of us come into this world in perfect condition: […]
Salute to Young Moms
Backstory With the added duties of sudden home-schooling and the need for daily creative eat-ins, moms have a right to be harried this year. Take time though, to celebrate the magic of motherhood. You have the ability to make it all better. And you do. Thanks for all that. Click to listen or follow below […]