I love Michigan summers. They’re beautiful—stunning actually. So amazing are its lakes, rivers, lush forests, and coast lines. A wonderful thing during a summer Michigan morning is having a cup of …
Ahh…REST!
Ahh...REST! It’s a word that sounds so good but is often such a challenge to enjoy, or at least do well. After many weeks of being extremely busy and involved with different people and activities, I …
The High Water Mark
For those of us who love water, have been associated with or lived on it, you know exactly what “High Water Mark” represents. I was born and raised in Michigan where water abounds and boats are …
Busyness: The Hamster Wheel of Life
I recently found myself running on the proverbial hamster wheel: very busy with a lot of activity, reacting to schedules, projects, people and pressures of life in general. I had become exhausted, …
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A New Life
"A New Life" In the 24 years since I graduated college, I have moved 18 times--8 of which were major moves to different states! It was not because we were in the military, rather we were seeking to …
Conflict Resolution
Under the bus again...a case study in “Conflict Resolution.” I got thrown under the bus. The proverbial vehicle hit me again last week…twice. Yup, ran me right over. I got a good look at it too-- …