appreciating the everyday

Under construction Foundations can Crack Plants placed near concrete and asphalt need excellent conditions to thrive. Amended soil, good fertilizer, correct watering and a watchful eye can result in growth.…

Shelve it all Find the correct stack Think about how you keep track of the stuff in your life. If there is adequate space, this should be easier. If there…

Ouch Call the nurse Life can be like that road you like to take around traffic that has more little potholes than desired. You still take the shortcut but complain…

Standing alone The Only One The issue with self-help is that it often has to apply to more than one and ventures into generalizations quickly. Only after discarding many pieces…

Speak up I see what you say There are so many moving parts on the face that it may be nearly impossible to keep it all still at times. Most…

Hang it up Walk In It's possible that most of the secrets you have are kept in your closet. Literally. Children tend to have smaller closets due to the actual…

Tell me a good one Tall tales only Elementary schools and libraries often schedule story time. The excited youngsters gather round while some adult with a lovely voice reads a…

The Spa life Don't close your eyes The industry that advertises a myriad of services available to remedy the hardships of modern life includes lotions, potions, massages, rubs and all…

Time to chat The Sun is Up If you have ever visited or lived in a part of the earth that isn't within a certain geographical distance of the equator,…

That doesn't matter Clear the clutter Sometimes, life piles up around us. It is easy to say to eliminate some tasks or simplify a schedule but difficult to actually do.…