Dear Daughters, This post is dedicated to my Mom, your Nana, who was one of the nicest people…ever. EVERYONE who knew her believed this. I can’t even count the number of times I heard, “Your mom is such a nice person!” This comment was often preceded or followed by, “I love your Mom! or “I’m … Continue reading Why Being Called “Nice” is the Highest Compliment…Mom
Dear Daughters, One of my favorite memories of elementary school is…yep, you guessed it…the library. Right now, I can close my eyes and recall every section, every shelf, my secluded reading corner, the musty-smelling card catalog, and the long table where I would research multiple sources and write my one or two page book reports. … Continue reading Timeless Quotes from A Wise Woman–Eleanor Roosevelt
I Heard Your Voice In The Wind Today Unknown Author I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place. I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my … Continue reading A comfort poem for those who have lost their beloved mothers
Dear Daughters, As you move through your sometimes hectic and challenging lives, keep the following quote close to your heart. By being relaxed, we become open to having more success in our lives. We set ourselves up to be in a place of abundance, where our needs often are taken care of with little resistance. … Continue reading playful relaxation: this is how i do life and why you should copy me
Dear Daughters, Here’s a tribute to our late, great Elvis! May we all follow in his big love lab pawprints!! Sing it if you know it! Who’s afraid of the big, black dog… the big, black dog … the big black dog….? Nobody, dudes. I’m a lover not a fighter. I LOVE giving love and I … Continue reading Valentine Special: 5 Tips for Maximizing the Love from Elvis, aka The Super Love Lab
Dear Daughters, I’m reviving a lovely little activity this year; one that promotes serenity, gratitude, and a more dynamic connection with nature. Writing Haiku! In case you are unfamiliar with this type of literature– A haiku is an unrhymed Japanese poetic form that consists of 17 syllables arranged in three lines containing five, seven, and five syllables, … Continue reading Why I’m Dusting Off This Secret Hobby for 2021
Dear Daughters, This Coronavirus Pandemic is horrendous. It’s scary, stressful, depressing, inconvenient, and certainly tragic for the many who’ve suffered, died, loss their loved ones, their jobs, their homes, and so on. But here’s the thing. Despite the social restrictions, I don’t feel isolated at all. Not like I did when I spent 2 years … Continue reading I lived in Papua New Guinea for 2 years…Here’s what it was like
It’s not about how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa Dear Daughters, This is the season for gratitude so I want to thank you for all the incredible gifts you’ve given me over the years. Gifts that made me cry happy tears because they were love in action. … Continue reading The Gifts You Gave That Made Me Cry Happy Tears
Dear Daughters, On Sunday, I listened to an episode of the Brene Brown Unlocking Us podcast which featured author Sue Monk Kidd. Here’s a link to the interview if you want to listen after you’re done reading this post. Brene Brown and Sue Monk Kidd are two of my favorite Divine Feminine Authors. These women … Continue reading Are You Feeling Homesick For Yourself?
Dear Daughters, Today I’m sharing a cherished category of women’s wisdom with you. The Family Signature Recipe. Featuring our family’s most beloved course. Dessert! When you girls were youngsters, one of our favorite going-out-to-eat traditions was reverse dinner. Also known as backwards dinner. Also known as “save room for dinner” dinner. So to honor our … Continue reading Why a Family Signature Recipe Contains a LOT More Than Ingredients
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