When I Was A Kid... This piece came about following receipt of an e-mail from a friend on the same topic. Yes, kiddies, this is one of those “remember when…” discussions. So, the majority of you under the age of 50 will not likely relate to this walk down memory lane and many under the age of 60 will probably remember what it was like and probably experienced it in a manner similar to my experiences. When it came to food preparation, our mothers cut, chopped and diced hard boiled eggs, vegetables and meats on the same preparation surface (a … [Read more...]
Finding Happiness Part 1
Happiness is largely under our control. It is, mostly, a battle to be waged and seldom a feeling to be awaited. To achieve a happier life, it is necessary to overcome some stumbling blocks, three of which are: 1. Comparisons With Others: Most of us compare ourselves with anyone we think is happier. 2. Images of Perfection: Most of us have images how life should be. The problem is that only rarely do our jobs, spouses and children live up to these imagined ideals. 3. “Missing Tile” Syndrome: One effective way of sabotaging happiness is to … [Read more...]