Ever heard of that debilitating emotional ailment called Tryer’s Remorse? Probably not because I just made up that term. But the condition is not made up! It's real. My first bout with “Tryer’s Remorse” involved a cheerleading uniform and visions of grandeur. And I blogged about it over at … [Read more...] about Need Some (In)couragement?
Not What I Was
This beautiful artwork was created by the very talented Julie Chen.Please visit her store and gallery here. I ought to speak with ever increasing love. But I am not what I ought to be. I wish to exude patience. But I am not what I wish to be. I hope to be an excellent ambassador of … [Read more...] about Not What I Was
Confessions of a Creative Punctuator
Considering most of our friends and family don’t tweet, I decided against mailing a #hashtag Christmas letter. And yet I face another challenge: Written communications, electronic or print, pose a great challenge to the highly expressive and animated communicator! My favorite and most … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Creative Punctuator
The Christmas Card Conundrum
We received our first Christmas card in the mail last week and it reminded me how much I LOVE receiving Christmas cards! But sending one can be such a conundrum! First, there is the highly volatile matter of the photo. I want a family photo to convey the peace of Christmas time and the joy … [Read more...] about The Christmas Card Conundrum
On Being Thankful When the Glass is Half-Empty
Winter 2010. Who is that masked man? Don't know for sure. One of my boys. Some might call me a “glass half-empty” kinda girl. And I can’t deny it. I am certainly bent in that direction. When a school activity theme dictates blue Jell-O for snack, I can’t really get excited. Know why? … [Read more...] about On Being Thankful When the Glass is Half-Empty
Sender’s Remorse
My proposed "unsend" button would replace the straight arrow with the iconic "left-curving arrow." You've heard of buyer’s remorse--that sick feeling which plagues a consumer after the big purchase. As you might have guessed from reading previous posts, I’m a cheap, tight-wad. So I … [Read more...] about Sender’s Remorse