Why is it that…
Last night as I was lying down to sleep and after I said my nightly prayers, I got to thinking about what I might write about in my next blog. I have always had a curious mind and have often asked the...
View ArticleThe Charm of a Small Town
There’s something good to be said about small towns. I was born, raised and lived for 40 years in a small city about 40 miles north of Chicago. Waukegan, Illinois, a bustling metropolis of about 80,000...
View ArticleThe Nest is Emptying
A week from Tuesday, my 19 year-old daughter, Cindi, will be moving out and into the University of Wisconsin-Parkside college dorm, as a Sophomore. She went to school last year, but commuted the 30+...
View ArticleLife’s Handbook for 2009
This is a great list of guidelines to live by. I received it in an email and and loved it! I especially like “Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in...
View ArticleDeath of the Old Year
Full knee-deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds are wearily sighing: Toll ye the church bell sad and slow, And tread softly and speak low, For the old year lies a-dying. Old year you must not...
View ArticleA Christmas Message
Christ: The Real Gift of Christmas By focusing on your loved ones, enjoying or building holiday traditions, and following the Savior’s example of service, you can give yourself and your family true,...
View ArticleUrgent Needs in Utah – Regarding orphans from Haiti
I just received this from my dear friend, Bev at BevsCountryCottage. Good Evening Everyone! I just received a call from our local church leaders regarding The Christmas Box House in Salt Lake City,...
View ArticleMeeting Facilitation: 6 Tips to Conduct Meetings That Don’t Suck
I LOVE this post by my friend Regis, over at Dot Connector. What is Meeting Facilitation? Meeting facilitation is the art of conducting successful meetings regardless of the topic, the attendees, or...
View ArticleAttitude Determines Attitude!
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have....
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