Life…. and then some ( Blog )

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    Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done. Hobbies There’s always something getting in the way of my hobbies. I purchased a new sewing machine back in July. It’s still sitting in the box Knowing how busy I am with my job and home needs, I still purchase planters, gardening supplies and cross stitch Read more

  • It Could’ve Been Ethel

    Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. I went nameless for the first two days of my life. Let me explain. I’m the youngest of six children, and my parents had a pattern. The boys names all begin with J, and the girls’ names began with E. Remind you, I was born Read more

  • In My Head

    In My Head

    Where can you reduce clutter in your life? I have a saying to my children when they feel stressed out or overwhelmed. “ Take out the trash!” What this means is : Stop overthinking. Stop thinking about things that are not important. Stop thinking about things that could happen. Stop fearing the worst Just stop! Read more

  • What makes a good leader? Margaret Thatcher said, “ Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” I agree with a previous post that simply explained the difference between a leader and a boss. Bosses tell you what to do. In some cases, there’s little or no care and empathy for the worker. Leaders Read more

  • So I got This Journal…..

    What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? ….as a Christmas gift from a work friend. I’ve decided to keep it home and use it to jot down ideas for what to do each day, update my finances and creative lines and thoughts. In today’s NY Times, I received an Read more

  • My New Favorite Snack

    My New Favorite Snack

    What snack would you eat right now? Perfect for those watching their waistline or on vegan diets. Very tasty- no dips or spreads are necessary. Read more