The Wow Factor

I never knew until I had kids, how much I would be impacted by these small humans.   I incorporate my life lessons in my parenting, which may come off as lecturing, but I am a firm believer of the action plan.   Children don’t really listen.  It is the reality, but they do pick…

The Pang

I had “the pang” yesterday.   The pang, for those of you who are unaware, is that feeling of dread, fear, anxiety that essentially takes your breath away until you realize that what you are scared of is not real.   Raising a son with Down syndrome has always lead me down an interesting path.…

Out of the Box

As a writer, I am most comfortable hiding behind my laptop.  It allows me to do what I do best in the privacy of my own home.   So, imagine my shock, when I was asked to do a public appearance in relation to my column.   WHAT?!?!?!   Crazy, isn’t the word that came…

The Inner Experiment

Sometimes, I think I am a chemistry experiment.   As various “ingredients” aka situations are mixed together, there is bound to be a reaction.   The reaction is either explosive or fizzle.   I prefer the fizzle.  In the past, I was always the explosive reactionary fueled by fear.  My instant gut reaction is to…

Eyes Wide Open

We all have a story that we are in the process of creating.   Part of my story, is raising a son with Down syndrome. I don’t believe in coincidences, instead  I love the reference of Godincidences.  I had situations that, in my opinion, gave me a foreshadowing of having a special needs child.  …

Your Best Life

I am sensing a pattern as I write my blog.   The theme of a path, journey, quest, is forever instilled in my busy brain.    It is the music that keeps me marching in sync to my life purpose.   The one thing that I am certain of, is that the events or situations…

Slippery Slope

Our mindset in this fast paced society, is how we can be successful and how fast can it happen.  It seems everything gravitates to “when this happens, then I will be happy” or “when this changes, then I will be happy”.  When did we start putting conditions on being happy?   Years ago, I was…

Change

I am mindful that no one really likes change.  In fact, it is probably the most uncomfortable feeling that we can experience.  I am reminded daily that while change is difficult it is necessary for our humanness to evolve.  Imagine a world with no change.  It would be colorless and unimaginative.   It would be…

Chronic Complainer

Yes, we are all done with this weather.  The frigid cold and the lingering snow doesn’t put many of us in a happy mood.   The general tone on social media is leaning toward the negative, chronic complaints, and snarky tones.    I realized yesterday after perusing, that we might be missing the big picture.…

Giving Back

So, today for those of us in the Catholic faith, starts the season of lent.   There is a lot of discussion over what individuals will “give up” until Easter.    My belief system is that giving up chocolate or social media doesn’t impact anyone, except the individual.    My question is, how can I…