How We Celebrated Our Anniversary During The Pandemic
When you find what works for you, life will be lots more enjoyable.
Read MoreIt Is Important To Take Care of Yourself
Not taking this time could put us at risk for what happened to my friend. We should take time out now before we are forced to take it.
Read MoreWhy I Care More Now About Shopping Locally
With many of us dealing with stay-at-home orders, we could all use more personal contact. So if we’re looking for personal contact, then let’s think about reaching out to our local small businesses.
Read MoreCoronavirus: Mom, Dad-It's Okay Not To Be Perfect
We fell for certain deceptions that turned out to exist only in our heads. If we realize that we are comparing ourselves to professional, trained teachers, then, of course we’ll fall short.
Read MoreA Whole New Meaning: Thank You For Your Service
I think about those people that put themselves at risk to keep us safe. To all of them, now including our coronavirus/COVID-19 warriors, I say, “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.”
Read MoreWhy You Should Go With Your Feelings
If you feel that you need a little cry or getting away for some “alone time,” then go and do it. Whether you’re taking care of yourself or of loved ones, do what you need to do to keep yourself going.
Read MoreStarting A New Normal: Yesterday Is Gone
I say that we’re made of better stuff than to quit, especially now that we can least afford it. If we’re ruling out quitting, where is it that you will start making small, actionable decisions to pivot, adapt and craft your ever evolving normal?
Read MoreThank You To The Real Superheroes
Returning to the Stan Lee quote that began this post, let us honor how our superheroes help others because of what they do that must be done for our collective safety, In these times, their sense of duty is something absolutely admirable. For this and for everything else, I and everyone that feels the same offers a profound thank you.
Read MoreWhat Are You Doing Right Now To Help?
By doing something, by doing anything, we can be sure that we contributed a part toward the overall effort that will help us survive, then thrive in this new post-coronavirus world.
Read MoreWhat To Do When Somebody Hurts (Sometimes)
So no matter how you have been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are others that have been similarly affected. If you have a moment, reach out to somebody to not only help yourself, but to help them as well.
Read MoreWhy We Are Reaching Out In Different Ways
Now, when we think about FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom or Google Duo, we look at using these technologies to intentionally connect with our loved ones. Maintaining and regaining contact is what will carry us through.
Read MoreWhat Music Means To Me
Think about what you have that someone else might be able to use. In my case, I had CDs to pass on to someone else. What do you have?
Read MoreCoronavirus: How We Determine Our Future
My biggest hope is that, in handling themselves, that most people will look past their immediate self-interests and think about how their actions impacts (positively or negatively) others. NOW is the time to remember that we are a community and it will be that community that will strengthen us and carry us through this situation.
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