Rise Above!

Rise Above!

A couple of weeks ago, I had to tend to some personal business, and for the first time in almost four years, I found myself on an airplane. On my flight there, I slept and watched the Packer game, but on my way back, because I found myself flying on rather short...
Normal Day

Normal Day

My brothers and I are helping Mom transition into the next phase of her life. In doing so, I’ve touched many things from my childhood, including her jewelry box. It is a beautiful wooden box, the inside lined with red felt and adorned with a dainty mirror. She has had...
Asgard

Asgard

As time allows, my husband and I are re-watching all 24 of the Marvel super hero movies, in chronological order. Yes, I am a super hero nerd! :o) “Thor: Ragnarok” was released in theaters in 2017; it is the third movie in the Thor series. (For all of you super hero...
Ho’oponopono

Ho’oponopono

A couple of weeks ago, I had to make a return to a local store. At the counter, there were signs posted that read: The whole world is short-staffed. Be kind to those who showed up today. I commented to the customer service associate how much I liked the message, and...
Against the Wind

Against the Wind

Those of you who know me know that I am a big fan of inspirational quotes. I am passionate, and emotional, but sometimes what I “feel” does not always translate into the “right words”. I’ve found that, at times, inspirational quotes help by visualizing / internalizing...