-
Recent Posts
Archives
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- October 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- January 2017
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- November 2015
- October 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- April 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- October 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- April 2013
- November 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
Meta
Tag Archives: lessons
When is enough, enough?
It is said one must confront one’s fears in order to conquer them. I guess I’ve always assumed the same is true for people and events that have hurt me in life. I’m finding that immersion is not always the … Continue reading
Posted in ADD, challenges, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, nostalgia
Tagged challenges, lessons, life, past, people, perseverance, rumors, school, success
1 Comment
the pull of the moon…
I love to gaze at the moon. I’m not sure why and I’m not sure what I think about while staring at it. I just love to see it. There’s nothing better on a cold, crisp winter evening than to … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, characters, dreams, life lessons, literature, mindset, Reflections
Tagged beauty, lessons, moon, outsiders, Ponyboy, thoughtful, tolerance, understanding
Leave a comment
Eyes on the prize…
Whatever that means. Ok, I’m well aware what it means. Though I’m not a Happy New Year Scrooge, I also don’t embrace the whole start over and make a resolution thing. On the way home from an errand recently, I … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, creativity, frustration, learning experiences, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged boredom, creativity, experience, focus, lessons, Process, tedium, writing
Leave a comment
Lessons from Linus…
I’m blessed to have grown up during they heyday of the Peanuts comic strips. I just love the characters and their antics. During this stressful time of year, I often think of their holiday specials to keep myself grounded. The … Continue reading
Posted in culture, holidays, learning experiences, life lessons, mindset
Tagged charitable, Charlie Brown, excess, kindness, lessons, Linus, materialistic, Peanuts
Leave a comment
The foibles of youth…
I often find myself thinking, “man, I wish I understood ___________ when I was younger.” But I didn’t. Our brains are not developed enough. I understand this now. I’ve been mired in travelling down memory lane for a few months. … Continue reading
Posted in life lessons, The past, thoughts, youth
Tagged experiences, fun, image, lessons, life lessons, Memories, The past, youth
Leave a comment
The past has passed…
I’ve spent far too much time living in my own past. Granted, it was a time of happiness for me. But if it deters one from moving forward, it’s time to shut the door on its examination and to forge … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, Change, childhood, inspiration, learning experiences, nostalgia, Reflections
Tagged childhood, feelings, lessons, reflection, wisdom
Leave a comment
Did I do enough?
In the wake of the most recent school shooting, I’ve been so proud of the young people in our country. They are showing the adults how to effect change in a peaceful manner. They are so articulate and are using … Continue reading
Posted in education, inspiration, life lessons
Tagged change, gratitude, lessons, reflection, teaching, teenagers, uncertainty, voting
Leave a comment
Best laid plans…
As most of us know, we can plan, plan, and plan some more. And, as most of us know, plans don’t always work out. I adhere to a firm belief that things happen for reasons so when things don’t pan … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, faith, Health
Tagged challenges, humility, lessons, reading, reflection, Thankfulness
2 Comments
Did you save them?
I’m asking if you saved your high school yearbooks. Many may think they are a waste of time and space but I’m here to tell you that they are important pieces of history. History, you say? Don’t be preposterous! Ah, … Continue reading
Posted in education, history, inspiration, life lessons, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged changes, fun, history, lessons, nostalgia, reflection, reverence, The past
Leave a comment
Spinning my way into the future…
If you thought this would be about exericse or textiles, you’re in the wrong spot. However…give it a read. Like most people, mind-numbing songs race through my head for inexplicable reasons. I’ve given up trying to make sense of it … Continue reading
Posted in Change, lyrics, Reflections, retirement
Tagged challenges, changes, lessons, life, lyrics, thoughts
1 Comment
thequarryschild