A dear friend is going through a difficult time with the man in her life, a high-powered guy who seems to relish making her feel unimportant. Frankly, that's just pitiful because anyone who specializes in making you feel "less than" is a loser--and isn't worth your time. But sometimes we all get into situations where extricating ourselves takes time and planning. So I shared with her my rules for living. Maybe they'll make a … [Read more...] about My Rules to Live By…
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It's Hump Day!
When I worked in a cubicle, this was my favorite day of the week! (Next to Friday, that is.) I also breathed a little easier knowing the majority of the week, and nasty Monday, was behind me. Back then, I worked faster than my boss did, so I often found myself with nothing to do. It wasn't like I didn't ask for chores. I did. But often, I sat at my desk and twiddled my thumbs. When I got REALLY bored, inevitably, I also became sleepy. I … [Read more...] about It's Hump Day!
Behind That Door…
For months I've been driving past a sign that says, "Sunshine State Carnations." Today I decided to drop in. The kind lady who greeted me laughed. "We don't have carnations. Haven't for fifteen years." "Oh." I was really disappointed. But I wasn't about to give up. I'd seen the small riding tractors. The greenhouse webbing. And I wasn't ready to go home. So I said, "What do you have?" She laughed softly. "Come see," she said as she led me to … [Read more...] about Behind That Door…
