mindset | Five O'clock AM

A Mimosa is Just a Breakfast Screwdriver

I recently heard a someone say to ask yourself What is the best that could happen? instead of asking about the worst that could happen. ...

A Burnt Sandwich, But in Black & White, So It Has to be Romantic

I spent a lovely evening with my sister and brother-in-law and their 2 chunky monkeys. Little A, the baby, with her rolls of baby fat...

Super Powers, Sofa Candy, and Success

Step aside, Supers. I just discovered a super power I have. It turns out, I am quite adept at burning up engines. I don't even have to...

Why Can't I Be Normal?

Remember the scene in Young Frankenstein where Igor is telling Dr. FRONKenschteen about the brain from someone named Abby Normal? That's...

People

This past week has brought a wide variety of people across my path. That's normal. What's not normal is my taking note of it. I don't...

"Mom, You're Old" and Other Fun Parenting Times

My Saturday morning was chaotic. I did a little work from home while drinking coffee as it slowly morphed from hot and refreshing to...

Joy is Risky

Thoughts are always tumbling around in my head. Sometimes, they're worth my time; other times, I scrap them. One that is surfacing now...

The Sun Will Shine

How do you handle disappointments? Broken expectations? Anyone who is older than 6 months has had to deal with disappointments and...

G Stands For Grateful

It's the end of a very long day. My main fountain of noise is singing as loudly as possible in the shower. Maybe the soap works better...

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