Outside of our sunroom windows, we have some plants that have small orange flowers shaped like bells. I have no idea what they are called, but I do know the hummingbirds love them. I sit quietly and watch them, amazed at their beauty and grace. Then they disappear.Did you know that hummingbirds are found only […]

At the time, you don’t think much of it. You know, we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they are happening. Back then I thought there would be another day. I didn’t realize that was the only day. – Doc Graham in Field of Dreams.When I’m sad and need hope […]

  Did you know that Robert Frost is the one who said “good fences make good neighbors”? I would like to say that “good boundaries make a good life.” Have you met people who have great boundaries and consequently a very happy, successful life.They are people who do one thing at a time. They are […]

I am reading a book by Michael Yaconelli entitled Dangerous Wonder. Yaconelli went into the ministry and spent 25 years in church related work, but still felt lost and unfulfilled. This book is about finding his way again. Although written from a Christian perspective, I think any one can get a lot out of the […]

I have lost track of the financial crisis; it just keeps going.  “We” have rescused the bank and automakers.  But, at least, it seems we have it the bottom of the market.  I have been thinking about what went wrong, though. It’s a very complex situation and not being an economist, I’m not sure I understand all […]

  I don’t remember the first time I went to Wrigley Field, I was so young. My mother told me I was almost born there. About two weeks before she was due, she was at a game that was so exciting; she was jumping up and down and screaming. So it’s no wonder I am […]

Do you ever feel that you are going 24 hours a day 7 days a week? When did it become okay to take your cell phone into the dressing room at Dillard’s and talk to a friend or multi-task all day long, talking with several people, working on the computer and exchanging emails, all at […]

  For a recent family movie night, we watched Akeelah and the Bee, a fabulous movie about an eleven year old girl with a gift and love for spelling. At first, she doesn’t want to acknowledge her gift. There are too many other things going on in her life. Her mother is supporting the family […]

I recently read some research by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey of Harvard University on change. They point out that our best efforts to change are often overwhelmed by forces within us. Many times we have goals that would make a significant difference in our day to day life. Even though we understand that, we […]

Did you know that your brain has a cycle, just like your physical body? Your brain’s patterns are largely based on sleep cycles, exposure to light and genetic makeup. Getting in tune with your brain’s cycle can help make you happier and healthier. According to research, 7-9 AM is the time for passion. Hmm, that’s […]