Are You My Mother, Karen?

Throughout my life, there’s been this recurring theme of people to whom I’m completely and totally unrelated thinking that I am their daughter. But not …

Moving Day

“We have to go now,” she said, checking over her shoulder for what felt like the millionth time. She turned to her husband. “It sounds …

Happiness Is Living in Gratitude

INHALE GRATITUDE, EXHALE JOY A few years ago, my minister spoke about JOY. He cautioned us to watch for “joy stealers”, people around us who …

Joyful Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Magic is in the air! The joyful Christmas season is here and I’m dreaming of an old-fashioned …

Happiness Is My Family

#Happiness&Joy I was asked by the amazing girls at Words Between Coasts to participate in their series for this month’s post on Happiness and Joy. …