"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." --Harriet Ann Jacobs We are getting closer to spring, warmer temperatures, and green grass. I love spring as it is a time of rebirth and new beginnings. It is interesting the parallel...
I’m writing this on Monday with deep and resounding anticipation and appreciation for the first of March. Usually, my favorite day of the year because it is the farthest away from February you get. This February though, wasn’t so bad. Is it because I am in a good place? It...
You may feel unwanted or unworthy to some, but you are priceless to another. Don’t ever forget your worth. No matter how good you are to people, there will always be those who criticize you, and some of those people will desperately seek to tear you down. Take the high...
I read this thing on being polite and not wanting to make a scene. Basically, it can kill you.* The third rule of Larry** is that if “I am resting comfortably, and you try and bother me or pick me up, I will scratch and bite your arm – you...
Today is Valentine’s day … also it is the 11th anniversary of Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics (Clarion) doing orthopedic surgery. Now, big time surgery is routine for us but back then, this was huge for both Orthopedic Specialists (then OSMS) and us. Wright Medical Center (our name back then)...
“Spend as much time as possible with positive, joyful people and as little time as possible with negative, unhappy people.” ~ Molly Friedenfeld It has been so nice to see the sun the last few days. I love how just seeing the sun can improve everyone’s mood and put a...
Learning to Fly A couple weeks ago my wife posted a picture of her back while working out. It was perfect anatomy. Very muscular. The caption was “Learning to fly”. It looked like it. The caption had a double meaning. She is also growing her wings as a business woman,...
When in doubt – flee. This is my motto for today. I was excited to have an active cat because I’ve had mice in my house before, but then I read that a sign of affection is when a cat presents his dead prey to you. In your bed probably...
February one. Hmmm … I hate this month. Hate.this.month. #februaryhater. However, being on a path of healthy perspectives and rising above the emotions, I am compelled to not judge this month by what it is (a small, cold, dark month designed to test the will of even the strongest) but...
“Good parents give their children Roots and Wings. Roots to know where home is, Wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them.” ~ Dr. Jonas Salk I constantly say that parenting isn’t for the faint hearted. This week Rick and I had two opportunities with regards to Shaila....
