In an increasingly upside-down world, what should our response be? There isn’t a day that goes by without something catastrophic happening. All of us have tunnel vision and focus mainly on what…
What are the qualities you value in a best friend? Who is your best friend? Do you have a best friend? My husband, Jamie, is my best friend. In just…
Don't take the thought and say it.Anonymous I've learned, and I keep learning, to keep my mouth shut. Not everyone needs to hear what I think; sometimes I don't even…
Because my life has brought me around the world, I learned there's more to currency than meets the eye. When talking about currency, usually what comes to mind is the…
My father was a builder. He was good at his job. It wasn’t until later in life that I appreciated how skilled he was. He never finished high school in…
Everyone likes a bargain. My husband, Jamie, loathes shopping. No metaphor adequately describes his disdain for shopping. On the other hand, I don't mind it when I need to buy…
I remember when I was younger, time seemed to pass more slowly than now that I am older. I can’t quite say I’m old, nor can I claim to be…
There’s something about faith that I can’t describe. Some think faith is like a lever we pull to get what we want. Others think that it’s a name tag we…
I had a dream last night. So vivid that I knew it was real until I woke up. I dreamed that I was holding my first newborn son, Tom, and…
A comment on my 5th-grade report card still strikes me today: "Lea does not take correction well." Ouch! Those comments written over 40 years ago ("ouch" again) are still embarrassing.…
