We mothers and grandmothers have a heavy responsibility to protect our loved ones from sun damage. “Suffering one or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing potentially deadly melanoma later in life.” Skincancer.org How much do you know about skin and the sun? Take this short…
Category: Health
Decision Fatigue
I’m on Amazon shopping for a gift. After an hour of comparing options, I … shut off my computer in utter overwhelm. I buy nothing because I can’t make up my mind which is the best choice. Decision fatigue affects our ability to choose the best between two options. Especially energy-consuming is choosing between…
Help Yourself
Have you asked yourself lately, “How can I help myself?” This is a legitimate question that each of us should ask ourselves on a regular basis. When we assume responsibility for own lives, we stop being a victim. We also take pressure off our loved ones when we stop expecting them to provide for all…
Things We Can’t See
Disclaimer: I don’t want to be a drama queen and make such a big deal of a small thing. My difficulty with claustrophobia in MRI machines is minor compared to the suffering of so many others who are in intense physical and emotional pain. I share this blog only because I hope the lessons…
Eat Your Veggies!
Husband: “What is this green slime you’ve hidden under my food?” Me: “Wrong. Correct question is, ‘What is this finely chopped dark green leafy vegetable you have lovingly prepared for my nutrition?’ He: “See, you knew exactly what I was talking about when I said green slime.” Me: “Eat it. It’s good for you.” He: …
The Lord is my Shepherd
I open the car door and walk resolutely past the emergency vehicles. By the flashing lights, I hear myself saying out loud, “The Lord is my Shepherd . . . he leads me by still waters…” The waters don’t feel still, but He is with me. Jesus is good at showing up in exactly the place…