 a-lone [uh-lohn]: separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
It seems the difference between being alone and being lonely could be that one is by choice, the other is not. The key is figuring out which one to choose.
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 Holiday traditions are special and fun, but if you have to do something different every year that can become a tradition itself. Growing up my family always had the Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving dinner with grandparents, parents, and us kids gathered around the table sharing love and laughter. When I got married my husband and I moved to Alaska for his station of duty and so we had to improvise and gather around the table with newly made friends. And through the years we've found ourselves ... Continue reading ...
I'm not sure how many days of 100+ degree weather we've had. I could research it, but the heat's made me kind of lazy, and I don't think I want to know the answer anyway.
It also has been weeks since we've had rain. Possibly even months. I could research that, too, but I definitely don't want to know the answer to that. And really all I have to do is look at our yard for the answer.....
Scrub grass may be annoying when you're trying to have a nice lawn, but at least in a drought it offers u... Continue reading ...
No, that isn't a title to a new steamy romance I'm writing (although it's a pretty catchy title, don't you think?).
I have two major passions (obsessions?) in my life; my business, and tennis. Two very diverse endeavors, although surprisingly similar in approaches; both require a "go get 'em" attitude.
The problem with having more than one passion is that you usually can't devote energy and time to them equally or at the same time. One will always have to take a back seat to the other.
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 It has been said that the word “fear” could really be an acronym for “false expectations appearing real”; meaning that what we fear usually isn’t as bad as we think.
But what happens when those expectations turn out to be as we expected?
When facing a new challenge or situation I try to first stop and think, “What is the worst that can happen?” Then I think about what would be the best way to handle it.
Most times my worst fears are never realized, but if on the rare occasion the ... Continue reading ...
I started taking tennis lessons about four years ago and from the moment I stepped onto the court I was hooked. Obsessed is more like it. I ♥ tennis.
Here are some lessons learned on the court that can also carry over into everyday life:
- Never take anyone for granted.
- Don't be afraid to try a different approach.
- Sometimes it's good to be aggressive.
- Don't let mistakes keep you from trying.
- When dealing with unpleasant people, keep your cool.
- Always have a backup plan.
- Know where t...
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