Parenting is complicated, and I did not know we fall into a parenting style of being a Tiger, Dolphin, or Jellyfish. As I read about these three parenting styles, I was overwhelmed and thought, “Really,…
Tag: perception
The World of Decision-Making
Do any of these statements resonate with you? ~You spend days obtaining information, and studying all facets, allowing yourself to make a well-informed decision. ~A list of pros and cons is created and analyzed, and…
I’m Better Than That
I am not the “glass is half-full” kind of girl, but I believe I am the “happy-to-have-a-glass” kind of girl, at least 99.999% of the time. Not this past Thursday, nope. Neither the half-full nor…
Shower Your People
Do you shower those you love with messages and/or actions about how much they mean to you? I “sprinkle” my people but lose sight of showering them with love. When I acknowledge how much they…
That’s a Wrap Folks!
Well, that brings this week to a close, folks. I don’t know how many others are dragging from the Super Bowl aftermath, but this Philly girl is emotionally worn out. Between the build-up and the…
Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know… That the tears we produce when we are sad contain “leucine enkephalin,” a natural painkiller? Maybe that is why we find ourselves feeling better after we have cried? There’s no shame in…
The Tradition Brought Me the Magic
Whether recalling traditions from childhood or building new ones, traditions are the essence and magic of the holiday season. I now smile fondly, remembering my upbringing when my parents packed our light blue Datsun 510…
Mel Nailed It!
It’s Not Always About You
The actions and words of others can be adopted as personal attacks. This results when we fail to realize what ensued was not about us. In fact, we were simply the scapegoat for another person’s…
May the Odds be in Your Favor
To all of you who have risked your physical/mental health shopping during Black Friday and this weekend, I wish you safe travels. I will keep you in my thoughts, hoping you do not lose your…