Caregiving responsibilities are one of the major reasons I quit working for other people full-time. I needed to be able to go to family without applying for leave or notifying a boss. Yes, I know that it’s the responsible thing to do when you work for someone else. That should go without saying. I justContinueContinue reading “The Slowdown”
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Read the Instructions First
Just yesterday, I started assembling a yarn organizer that hangs over a door to save floor and closet space. I was excited. I put the hooks over the door and fastened them into place. Then I hung the organizer and began to place the hard plastic liners inside each section. Just for a test, IContinueContinue reading “Read the Instructions First”
How Far Have You Come?
Watching a YouTube video recently, I was inspired by one tip the creator gave which she learned from someone else. (Watch her video here.) Instead of looking at how far you still need to go, she advised people to frequently look at how far they had come. This helped me as I have been frustratedContinueContinue reading “How Far Have You Come?”
Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle
Recently, I was discussing something with a family member, and when I told them how I hoped things would go, they quietly reminded me that it was possible things would not, in fact, work the way I wanted. It irritated me at first, but then I pulled myself back down to earth and had aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle”
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
I don’t remember the first time I heard this phrase, but it has long been a favorite of mine. Out of curiosity, I wanted to know the origins of the phrase “nothing ventured, nothing gained,” so I went exploring online. According to Gary Martin of the Phrase Finder website (2024), it probably has its originsContinueContinue reading “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained”
All Things Subject to Change 