Tag Archives: Worry

Change Your Mood With the Right Shoes

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Barb

There is a gumpy little saying cruising the internet. It’s all over facebook, adorned with rainbows or kittens. To be a rebel, I’m attaching my saddle oxfords to it…or I would if I had any. First…the saying. If you are … Continue reading →

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It’s the Worry that Gets You, Not the Lack of Sleep

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Barb

As the holidays approach, you may find yourself awake in the thin hours of the morning: Worry: 1) to harass by tearing, biting or snapping, especially at the throat. 2)  to touch or disturb something repeatedly.(Merriam-Webster) Action Dale Carnegie said, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Healing Balm in My Suitcase

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Barb

I recently read a book by a school teacher of 35 years. In Positive Words Powerful Results, Hal Urban shared the difference he saw in students when he stood by the door and greeted each by name as they entered … Continue reading →

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Choices: Answer the Call of the Train?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Barb

The topic for discussion this month is: CHOICES. I picked it because I’m a slacker. I CHOSE to make NO resolutions for this new year. Perhaps the lesson here is: if I make a choice, I have to be prepared … Continue reading →

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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 →

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God Loves to Paint

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Barb

Nuff said.

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Cut the Cord

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Barb

Scout told me that he can’t shake the feeling that he has homework to do.  One of his friends agreed. Even though school is out, there is a black cloud following them that picks at them as they relax into … Continue reading →

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Graduation Gifts that Keep Giving

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Barb

Caps, gowns, and sitting in bleachers until one special person walks across the stage is a popular activity at this time of year. I have several graduation announcements all begging for perfect gifts.  But what are they? A friend says … Continue reading →

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