"Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." (14)
~Roger Lewin (as quoted by @AutismTips on Twitter).
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Sweet Lorraine: 75 years goes too fast
I have a lot going on in my head. More than is usual for me to have running around up there. Because of this fact, I have more than a few blog posts started but not finished because I can't seem to get them to go cleanly from start to middle to finish. So, today…
Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
Everyone has anxiety and stress. It is in how you have prepared for it and how you deal with that matters. Very rarely is the "event" actually an emergency or insurmountable obstacle. Our reactions to or lack of preparation for stressful situations are what we need to monitor. It is important to be able to…
What if We Came to Love How Complicated Life is?
Sarah clenched her hands together, her heart racing as she watched her dog take his last breath—sweet, sweet Dog. Tears fell freely from her eyes, blurring her vision. She felt her heart would never heal from losing her four-legged companion, her best friend, since she was ten. She vowed never to love a dog again….
Your kid’s an All Star? Wow! Someday he’ll be average like the rest of us. « drinking from the same dipper
The church in America is puzzled. Young adults are leaving in droves. Magazines, books and blogs are wagging the finger of blame to point out who is responsible. Some say it is a failure of youth ministry, some point to church budgets and some nail the blame on outdated, unhip worship services. We parents are…
Responding to COVID-19. Dealing with the anxiety.
Don’t engage in fear shaming. Regardless of how you feel about the response to this situation, please avoid fear shaming. This particular virus of shame cuts both ways.
Transform Your Life by Following Four Simple Rules
Life isn’t fair—but the sooner we accept that, the more empowered we become. Years ago, a friend shared four simple yet profound life rules with me, and they completely transformed my perspective. Over time, I added one more and have made it my mission to share them with anyone willing to listen. I want to…
