5 Ways to Kick a Bad Mood

Lately, I’ve had to do battle with a sour mood.  You know the feeling.  Little and big things just aren’t going as well as expected.  Discouragement raises its nasty head, doubts take a bite out of your resolve, that technology you need to master eludes your old brain, so many things to be done, but…

So Be It

It’s still winter here.  Cold rain.  It’s hailed three times today.  Cold wind.  Record-breaking precipitation and low temperatures each month since October and it’s mid-May now.  I hear a lot of comments about the weather when I’m out and about.  You’d guess they are pretty negative comments, and you’d be right.  I have to admit…

Moving In

“It’ll be so nice when we have running water.”  In no time, we have water that comes out of a faucet instead of a big pan on the shower floor. “It’ll be great when we have hot water.”  Shortly, there is hot water to bathe in. “I sure love having a sink and vanity.  What…

Sparrows

“Yuck!  This is such a mess.  Cleaning up sheetrock dust is like herding cats.  Every time I sweep, half the dust jumps into the air, another quarter stays on the floor or in the broom while only a quarter actually gets into the dustpan.  No matter how many times I sweep, there is still dust. …

Hard Times

My heart is heavy as I write this.  Someone I love is being mistreated .  Thoughtless words, accusations, insults, and threats are her daily experience.  I hope I can share these thoughts with her in small bites when we chat.  These are affirmations that help me cope with my troubles.  They may help you, too….