Listening Well Keeps Us Out of Trouble
Listening well keeps us out of trouble most of the time. Not long ago I gained a fresh appreciation for this ability. It came in the strangest of places. I was driving in southern California where unfamiliar cities surrounding the Los Angeles area heighten my stress...Look Back at Summer’s Memory-Making Moments
A Look back at Summer’s memory-making moments August is nearing its end and September is peeking around the corner. Officially a few final weeks of Summer remain, but September tends to bring a whole different vibe. The rhythm of life shifts as parents...
Love and Guard Freedom
Love and Guard Freedom What might it mean to love and guard our freedom? What does patriotism have to do with valuing freedom? Do We Love Freedom? In the United States of America do we love our freedom or take our liberties for granted? Some of us do embrace freedom....Love Is Willing
Love is willing to forge unity more than having to be right. Within the dynamics of family life we don’t always agree on everything. And the good news is, that’s okay. A few days ago my husband told me he didn’t like our backyard hose. He wanted a sturdier one to...
Keep Family Fun On the Calendar
Keeping Family Fun on the Calendar Families that remember to play together bless their homes with increased harmony. All work and seriousness is exhausting. Play initiates togetherness, builds memories and resets moods. Laughter, smiles, and good times are healthy for...
Maxine Marsolini