This thought came about not from running, but from running around. I’m like everyone else I get easily caught up in the “to dos” of the season and often forget the reason for the season. These past weeks I’ve been running around trying to do everything. I have parents who are aging and who are slowing… Continue reading HALT
Tag: Holidays
Role Reversals…
One of the ironies of growing older are the changes in relationships with our parents. There are role reversals like taking them to the doctors, switching holiday duties, worrying about them driving at night, and becoming their advocate… It begins gradually, like with switching where Thanksgiving is going to be, or having to drive them… Continue reading Role Reversals…
End Of The Season – Not The Attitude…
All the decorations are put away, the tree is down and the last of it’s needles have been vacuumed. I guess you can say the Christmas Season is officially over (at my house). However, the attitude can remain – Not the pushy get out of my way, I’m in a hurry sort, but the original… Continue reading End Of The Season – Not The Attitude…
Left Overs…
Well the day after Thanksgiving is usually about spending too much money (but look how much I saved) and eating left overs… Since Black Friday means nothing to me I’ll go with the left overs. Today there was left over food and left over work. The food will be eaten and the work was almost… Continue reading Left Overs…
Giving…
Giving not GIFTING, that’s what the holidays are about… Volunteering your time to a soup kitchen or food pantry – Lending a hand to an elder – Spending time not money on your children – Being present with yourself and your higher power – Appreciating your talents by sharing them. These are the true gifts… Continue reading Giving…
Thankful…
As we speed ahead toward the holiday season. Let’s stop for a moment and take time to be thankful. I believe there’s a holiday that celebrates being grateful, but we don’t even take the time to acknowledge Thanksgiving anymore. It’s just not profitable for business or for consumers. I mean how can you compare a… Continue reading Thankful…
These Shoes & Those Shoes 