Magic can happen anywhere. My mother found this out recently. Facing surgery in a few days, she needed a distraction and decided to go shopping in a local clothing store. She strolled around for a while but nothing caught her eye. As she was leaving,, an older woman who was also heading for the door, pointed […]
Cat lovers understand. Felines are mysterious. One minute they’re nuzzling your face. The next they’re biting your hand. What’s not to love? Here are 8 surefire ways to read your cat’s mind and if not exactly get this animal, at least level the playing field. Their Eyes—When your cat’s eyes do a slow blink, that […]
It felt like any other fall stroll. My Yorkie Libby and I did our usual daily loop–down our driveway, along the road, up the next street, and reverse. We were heading home when our neighborhood FedEx driver slowed down to talk to me. His face looked serious. “Just want you to know, Laurie, I saw […]
Many of us know that feeling. We start reading today’s headlines with their litany of destruction, hatred, and tragedy. We feel almost ill. Our pulse raises and stomach tightens. We get depressed and anxious. Does this happen to you? If so, you might be an Empath. Here are 3 ways to tell… You’re deeply affected […]
My husband Randy is the best present giver ever, buying gifts with the greatest care, planning, and generosity. So, for my birthday recently, when he pulled out a huge, heavy box for me to open, I was intrigued. Inside lay a vacuum-packed item that looked like it contained something large, white, and soft. […]
We all knew it was coming. Still, when those words came out, they were shocking. Her Majesty, The Queen of England, had died. Like most people on the planet, I’d never known any other British monarch. To think of the world without her seemed impossible. Looking at her life, I realize she taught me […]
Isn’t it wonderful when you discover something that takes you out of our often-scary world? This happened to me when my friend Lisa and I stumbled upon Pickleball, the new sports craze. Picture badminton, ping pong, and tennis all at once while you smack a fist-sized wiffle ball back and forth across a net with […]
Have you ever had something you’ve seen most of your life, but never really thought of its meaning till it was gone? This happened when my mom removed her wedding band after 65 years. She had injured her finger and before it got swollen, Mom took off the plain silver ring and wrapped it in […]
We sometimes go to an event expecting one thing, but end up with something completely different, something even better. This happened to me when my husband Randy gave me a Mother’s Day gift of two tickets to see Gordon Lightfoot at a small local theater. I knew I’d see a good show from one of […]
