Perfectionism is not noble…

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

“Perfectionism is selfish.” ~ Jeff Herring Strive for excellence instead of perfectionism, because the world deserves what you have to offer. Whenever I attend a Jeff Herring conference or teleseminar, I’m reminded once again that the world needs what I’ve been blessed so abundantly with, and I must share it

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The Trick to Making Good Coffee

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

… is in the way you grind the beans.” I’d heard her talking about making coffee for most of the past hour, while I worked on a report due for my current course. 750 words about how other people effect my life. Effect. There’s an interesting word. It really didn’t effect me one bit how she made coffee at home in her drip Mr. Coffee so it tasted like the coffee shop version of espresso with cream. It was affecting me how she continued to blabber on and on, incessantly about it. I would have moved to a different corner … Continue reading →

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Desperation – That feeling that all hope is gone…

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

We’ve all been there, at one time or another, in that place where we feel life has left us far behind and we don’t know where to turn. We feel there’s no one on our side and we are desperate for answers we can’t find. Even in that worst possible moment, there’s hope. There is STILL hope, as long as  you’re breathing. No matter what the problem might be, there’s ALWAYS hope. Hang on…

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Zig Ziglar Quote

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

For a child, love is spelled T – I – M – E.  ~Zig Ziglar

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When Mental Illness Affects Parenting

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

When I met him, red flags waved at every turn. Nothing I could do changed the color of those flags. But, my daughter loved him. From the first moment I saw through his co-dependent fog, recognized his abusive nature, understood his childish demands. He hadn’t taken the time to grow up and nobody in his life had ever told him “No!” and meant it. He was a freeloader of the worst kind.

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Nonie Darwish Reveals Muslim Intent

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

20 years from now, I will be in Heaven –bye !! This was written by a woman born in Egypt as a Muslim. Make sure you read the paragraph (in red) towards the end. Joys of Muslim Women By Nonie Darwish In the Muslim faith a Muslim man can marry a child as young as 1 year old and have sexual intimacy with this child. Consummating the marriage by 9. The dowry is given to the family in exchange for the woman (who becomes his slave) and for the purchase of the private parts of the woman, to use her … Continue reading →

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Be The Step Parent Who Cares Enough…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Divorce devastates a child. No matter how gently parents share the breakup of their marriage with their children, the child pays the cost. Feelings of inferiority, distrust, confusion and blame supersede all that parents say. When a step parent comes into the relationship, their efforts to support the parent often overview the needs of the child. The child must come first. The child’s need to be loved, to be understood, to be cared for and to be accepted should come far, way and above the needs of the parent. Adults can understand explanation, real life lessons and even the dysfunction … Continue reading →

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