How to Organize Jewelry

Have you ever had to untangle knots of necklaces to get the one you wanted?  Have you ever forgotten about nice pieces of jewelry because they were out of sight?  Have you ever lost precious time getting dressed because you couldn’t find what you were...

DIY: Organized Spices = Chalkboard Paint + Glass Jars

More than ten years ago, at our first duty station, after experimenting with several systems for dealing with my herbs and spices, I finally found a method that stuck. This method helped me quickly find what I needed and it was versatile enough to allow me to easily...

Me and My High Horse

I always get a little offended when I find that I am no different than a statistic. I have always prided myself on being different than everybody else…I have always marched to the beat of my own drum.  Consequently, when I find that I have the same thoughts,...

Book Review: The Power of Full Engagement

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Perofrmance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz is a game changer. So often we think we need to manage our time better or learn how to control stress more effectively. But what...

Finding a Place to Call Home

“Please feel welcome to worship with us.”  These were the words spoken to my husband and me as we visited our first church in our new town.  Are there any more welcoming words?  You are welcome here.  You are welcome to worship with us.  You...