My Husband Forgot Today Was Our Anniversary, and I Am Okay with It.
It’s my 29th wedding anniversary. My husband forgot today was our anniversary. He sent me a text to see what I wanted for breakfast, I wished him a happy anniversary. Here’s my truth—my husband treats me pretty damn good every day of the year. I love you, Robert Daley and I thank God for you […]
Call the Right Being When You’re In Trouble
Today while ironing, the iron caught fire as I knocked the wrinkles out of my jeans to an acceptable level. Instead of screaming, “Oh Jesus,” or “Oh God,” I cried, “ROB!”. A cautionary tale: scream for God. My husband didn’t fully hear me. He was napping (at 8:00 am) and said he heard something and […]
I Told My Husband If It Were Not for Him, I’d Be Dead
Last Updated 6/26 My husband flew up to New York to accompany his mother back there after a two-week visit in Georgia. He left Saturday and then came back today. Three nights without him – man, it was rough in the mornings. While my statement was dramatic, it was my way of telling him, “Thank […]
My 49 Things (and Beings) I am Grateful For On My 49th 🎂Birthday 🎂
If I were a religious person, my religion would be gratitude. Without it blessings and hope goes out the window. Here are the 49 things I am grateful for on my 49th birthday. 1. Hope Hope is my lifeline. 2. Courage Courage takes away the power from my insecurities. 3. Love Love is the fuel […]
Morning Gratitude Day 277-2018: Embrace Feelings
Sometimes the hardest thing is to embrace feelings – our own and others. Embracing your feelings is the first step to understanding them. There is a difference between emotions and feelings. Emotions are innate and our physical response to specific triggers. Feelings integrate our reactions and mental reactions with our emotions. We get these feelings […]
Morning Gratitude Day 276-2018: Create Your Blessings
Learn to create your blessings! We can either choose to find the blessings in everyday events and activities. Create Your Blessings Think about the different situations that make you fuss. For instance, our Marley grabs a pillow, trash, or shoe anything we have a visitor. Khloe is now a chronic runaway. She finds a way […]
Morning Gratitude 275-2018: Enjoy the Moment
My husband is coming home from a business trip. I have so much to do: clean, work on my résumé, get content together for a presentation, and plan content. I was on my second red bull when I decided to stop everything and lay on my office loveseat and sleep. Before long, my pets joined […]
Morning Gratitude 274-2018: Life is Precious
Life is precious, and the reminders are like unexpectedly blows to the stomach. When I hear of a friend, loved one, or acquaintance experiencing a devastating loss, I want to the push rewind button. I recall reading books, such as The Outsiders and dealing with tragedy the same way I want to deal with it […]
Morning Gratitude 272-2018: Open to Feedback
I’ve always been in fields where feedback is critical to success. Many of my colleagues were not as open to feedback. I hope it is not a surprise those open to feedback rise to the top and is considered industry experts. When You Are Open to Feedback You Soar I recently joined Toastmasters to improve […]
Morning Gratitude Day 271- 2018: Some Days You Gotta Wing It
Some days you gotta wing it and today is one of those days. I have a speech to write for tonight along with about 12 hours of work prioritize on top of it. I’ve learned how to take it in stride. When I Have to Wing It Winging it does not mean I let my […]