Sorting through some of our dad’s things recently, my sister and I reminisced over cherished memories. With decades of shared history, we’ve cultivated memories of all kinds. But some pictures or items we were unsure of-why did Dad choose to save this? It clearly held importance to him, but we didn’t understand why because he … Read more
The new year shininess is beginning to fade and the winter blahs are threatening. But there is hope and we can beat those winter blahs with just two steps. It all begins with how we think. Are you feeling icy winter winds and longing for a warm ocean breeze like me? Are your new year … Read more
“In these unprecedented times” is a phrase our family has been using lately. While true, it’s also our way of commenting on the changes of a global pandemic. Life as we knew it two months ago has shifted, but it doesn’t mean we stop making moments memorable. I’m celebrating this week because MemoryMinders groups met … Read more
Whether we want to or not, we’re often forced into navigating new paths in life. Both our choices and life’s circumstances create new roads and few are without unwanted twists. But learning to move forward even when unsure of the path is a valuable skill. This navigational sense is one learned through experience and time. … Read more
One habit many of us do each year is set goals or make resolutions. By this point in the calendar, resolutions may have faded, or our goals may not be realized as we had hoped. Sometimes, goals or resolutions aren’t fun or cultivate joy. One goal I had this year was to strengthen my relationships … Read more
Do you believe in luck? With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, let’s discuss lucky versus grateful. Some people think luck changes everything. There’s a definite tendency to view luck as being a contributing factor in the good or bad of our lives. I’d argue instead of luck, we should shift our mindset habit to one of … Read more