Shouldn’t Life Be Fun?
There are few things in life as wonderful as a family wedding. My friends have heard me say this many times because I believe it with my whole heart and soul. What can possibly compare to committing to share love and life, attended by all your …
I like who I am. I mean I like myself most of the time. I don’t like everything about myself, but I’ve come to terms with my good traits and my not-so-good traits. I have a few gifts that I’m appreciative of, some things I’m …
Everyone tells you what to do to prepare for a hurricane. Buy water. Buy food. Put up your shutters. Be prepared! No one tells you what really happens inside your house and within your community. Yes, it is stressful. You are afraid. Sometimes really afraid. …
Do you want to know if you’re ready to retire? Of course you do. Do you want to spend the time figuring it out? Probably not. It’s hard, right? I might think “there’s your sign. . . . ” but instead I’m going …
We have had at least one son in college for the past ten years. All three of our sons went to the same university. It’s been fun – living college life vicariously – and it’s been worrisome and even frightening sometimes. We survived and thankfully …
My sons are adults. They are wonderful, smart, successful adults and I adore them. They have their own lives and thankfully still include us in their lives. I do wonder sometimes, however, how much we should still be trying to influence their lives. Do they …
I’m not a morning person. I recognize that I’m missing out on beautiful sunrises and jump-starting my day. I appreciate both, but I guess I’m willing to give that up for a little more shut-eye. I only see the sun rise if I’m awake to drive …
My husband and middle son recently informed me that they liked the “old key lime pie” better than the one I’ve made recently (and that I included on a blog – https://www.tropicallifefoodandfun.com/key-lime-pie-a-sliver-or-a-slice/. Since we always have a key lime pie for my husband’s birthday celebration, I …
We spend our lives trying accomplish something. We study in school to get good grades so we can accomplish academic goals. We work hard at our jobs so we can accomplish career success. We make plans, save money and invest so we can accomplish financial …
