Twenty-Five Gifts Under Grandma’s Tree
Twenty-five small presents (which included a few bigger ones) were our gift every year to three elderly relatives. It was a kick to put them Read More
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Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
One Guest, One Set of Towels
We have a lake house. Our whole family loves having guests. Sometimes we cram in fifteen or twenty guests. But the thing that almost did Read More
Set a Date in the Future
When I am grieving, when I am getting over an operation, or when something has really upset me, I try to set a date in Read More
Younger Friends
I watched my parents lose so many of their best friends. Because my mom and dad were successful at a relatively young age, they joined Read More
Eliminate “Failure” and Encourage Learning
Helping your children to be resilient is probably the greatest skill you can teach. Allowing your children to “fail” will help them grow. But the Read More
Learn by Listening
Listening well is an acquired skill. STOP yourself from interrupting people before they are finished speaking. How many times have you seen someone who interrupts Read More