I was an average student, had a moderately successful, albeit short, career in Human Resources, and I contributed 'jack of all trades' skills to our family business. Eventually I became a stay at home mom and a sidelines support to my husband. I am very proud of my roll as wife and mother and grateful …
Category: On My Mind
Balancing Act – July in Review
Have you ever stopped to think about what truly makes you happy? Sue Loncaric over at Sizzling At Sixty posed that question on day three of her thirty day journal writing challenge during the month of July. I did not participate every day, but I was intrigued with this question. I feel generally happy and contented …
Journal Writing Challenge
A couple of weeks ago I left a comment on Sizzling At Sixty regarding my life-long journal writing habit. I think it took Sue by surprise, because, by her own admission, she has always thought of me as the "photography lady". When she realized that I had actually written and conducted a course in journal …
What’s Your Favorite Color
Until recently, I did not realized that I have a favorite color. When asked, I typically stutter out a very non-committed, "um green??" It was not something I have ever paid attention to, or seriously thought about. I tend to wear black or denim and the occasional jewel tone, my home is decorated in various …
Boomers and Instagram
Our generation seems to be a bit behind the curve with regard to Instagram, and for the most part, we have written it off as a narcissistic millennial playground. While there is an element of 'my life is better than your life,' going on there, it is not the defining feature of Instagram. One comment …