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  • Optimistic Aging: Today is a Special Occasion

      Happy Thursday, everyone!   Let’s continue to experience Optimistic Aging: Today Is a Special Occasion! I believe when we are aging with optimism that every day is a special occasion…each day is a gift we have been given to celebrate our lives. Hopefully, I can be a continual reminder of ways we can celebrate each…

  • Monday Notes at My House

    Happy Monday, all!  Welcome to my Monday notes at my house. Today’s Monday Notes at my House covers so much, but I must begin with Mr. B helping me take down all of the Christmas decor…it is actually sad for both of us. And, I said yes to him when he asked that two of…

  • Optimistic Aging: Make Ordinary Days Extraordinary

    Happy Thursday, all!  Thank you for being here for Optimistic Aging: Make Ordinary Days Extraordinary. I wrote about optimistic aging last month in this post FACE CHALLENGES OF AGING WITH OPTIMISM & WISDOM. It seems to be something you would like to discuss and find encouragement from on a regular basis. So, that is my…

  • Monday Notes at My House

    Happy first Monday of 2026!  And welcome to my weekly post now called Monday Note at My House. Before you wonder, no this Monday Notes at My House is not featuring a picture from my actual house. I will explain in a moment about the feature photo today, But first , please make sure that…

  • 2026 Word-of-the-Year

    Happy New Year, everyone!  Let’s begin this year by discussing my choice for my 2026 Word-of-the-Year. I like establishing a word-of-the-year to keep me focused and thinking optimistically throughout the year. I write it in my planner and oftentimes, place it on my mirror where I get ready for my day. In the past two…

  • Monday Notes at My House

    Happy Monday!  Welcome to Monday Notes at My House…. Let’s just call this Monday Notes the Christmas wrap up edition. I was so blessed to have the majority of my family in town with us for three days over Christmas…and we missed terribly the ones not here. Our crew included seven grandchildren from ages 1-12.  …

  • Do You Have a Minute?

    Happy Friday, Friends!  Do you have a minute? For me, the candles are dark…dishes still remain in the sink (I know, please don’t judge!)….wrapping paper is on the floor…but I do want to ask …do you have a minute? I am in full blown planning mode for 2026 with so much on my mind, and…

  • The Gift That Keeps on Giving

    Happy Christmas to all those who celebrate the Gift That Keeps on Giving. Today and tomorrow, remember that the birth of our Savior is the gift to us all. And He keeps on giving every single day. Jesus is our peace and He empowers us to share peace with the world. Give Him praise today…