Tag Archives: Never Give Up

Can’t See The Light

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Barb

I have a trick to keep me buoyed during this dark time of season. I cut off the tops of onions (just the green parts) and use them in stews and tummy-warming casseroles. Then I stick the bulbs in about … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Change, Cooking, Hope, Humor, Lights, Sleepless Nights, Worries | Tagged Better Days Are Coming, Change, Hope, Never Give Up, See the Light, Worry | 11 Comments

Life’s Dunkings

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Barb

Last night, I completed a year long commitment as leader of a non-profit organization. Over a year ago, before I was elected to lead, I thought I had some postive qualities. I was a good cupcake. I contained a decent … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Hope, Life | Tagged Challenges, Change, Faith, Hope, Little Irritations, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, Writing | 6 Comments

Writing Characters’ Secrets

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Barb

Great picture, huh? But it’s the story that takes you one step deeper in meaning…. When a 91-year-old, Hungarian-born grandmother was feeling lonely and depressed, her grandson, French photographer, Sacha Goldberger, suggested they take some fun photos. I suggest … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Choices, Hope, Life, Smiles, Worries, writer, Writing | Tagged Cats/Dogs, Challenges, Change, Choices, Hope, Little Irritations, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, Worry, Writing | 14 Comments

What They Don’t Tell You About the Wonderland Trail

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Barb

It was a big hike. The farthest we’d ever backpacked was 60 miles, so I spent quite a bit of time, combing through the many blogs and websites, reading about others’ experiences on the Wonderland Trail. Now that Scout, Dallas … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Hope, Life, Traveling | Tagged Choices, Confidence, Never Give Up, Pain, Steppin outside of ourselves | 9 Comments

Remembering

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Barb

It was Memorial Day. We stopped by the Mausoleum to see the sequestered room that’s only open to the public one time each year. Two stone sepulchers filled the marble room. One unopened rose leaned wearily in its vase, semi-hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Hope, Life | Tagged Faith, Hope, Light, Never Give Up, Worry | 2 Comments

Choices: Oh That I Had a Thousand Voices

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Barb

We Conclude the Week’s Discussion of CHOICES: I wrote this post, then deleted it last night. I rewrote it because, I thought the conclusion to a week of choices about kindness deserves simple language: If we were perfect, we would … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Choices, Enough, Hope, Life, Sleepless Nights | Tagged Choices, Dawn, Hope, Love, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, universe | 2 Comments

Lose Weight and Gain Brain Cells in 30 Days

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Barb

Are you nuts? my friend asked. I’d just told her I signed up for National Write A Novel in a Month (NaNoWriMo). The entire month of November was to be dedcated to writing a 51,000 word novel. Well, it did … Continue reading →

Posted in A Laugh, Appreciation, Enough, Life, Smiles | Tagged Change, Confidence, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves, Writing | 7 Comments

Bared to the Soul

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Barb

I visited my mother. On the first day, my mother didn’t know me when she saw me. That was okay. She’s collected a whole lot of birthdays. She’s had a stroke. I’d prepared myself for such a possibility. But then, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Enough, Life, Sleepless Nights | Tagged Change, Love, Never Give Up, Steppin outside of ourselves | 7 Comments

Hope is Taking a Second Look

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Barb

I have this habit of reacting as soon as I hear something. You know it always merits a second look. It takes me time to shoulder a new habit, policy, or anything involving change. I find when I stop and … Continue reading →