Storage in the Midst of Shortage

Storage in the Midst of Shortage

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE hearing stories about the childhoods of my relatives.  One such story comes from my aunt. When she was growing up, she and her family kept a vegetable garden. While they ate some of their produce right away, much of it was...
Growing Up, Gaining Wisdom

Growing Up, Gaining Wisdom

            Plans change. Feelings change. Thoughts change. Trees lose their leaves and grow them anew. Humans are born, they live, and they die. Lessons are learned and passed on to the generations who come...
Best of Both Worlds

Best of Both Worlds

“Quid pro quo.” “Give a little, get a little.” “Meet me in the middle.” Ever heard any of these sayings? Many of us hear some version of these phrases on a regular basis. Can you guess what today’s theme is? If you said COMPROMISE – you are RIGHT!!! While I once...
Flexibility

Flexibility

Have you ever wondered why “flexibility” is considered a great personality trait? I think part of the uncertainty on this is because it’s hard to find tangible examples of personality traits. “Flexibility” as a physical trait is easy to comprehend. If someone is doing...
Legacy

Legacy

In light of the day, we recently spent remembering the life, work, and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy.  Now, we all understand what the day is meant to signify, but there are likely many days we celebrate...