I Can't Do It
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle
How many times have you said “I CAN’T”. How many times have you heard others say “I CAN’T”.
I believe that these two words used together should be banished from our vocabulary, as well as from our minds.
As a student of everyday…
What's Your Excuse?
General InformationWe’re excuse people. It’s so easy to find them isn’t it? The chit-chat in our head that says things like, “I’m going to exercise, but not now because (insert excuse)”, “I really need a vacation, but can’t, because (insert excuse).”,…
Attitude
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleEvery once in awhile (actually more than once in awhile ever since I've worked on becoming more present in “the moment” I am in), I find I learn things just by watching or listening to others -- whether it is something a person will say…
Can Food Intolerance Cause Behavior Issues in Children?
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleYou may not believe it, but that seemingly innocent glass of organic milk in your refrigerator may have been part of the culprit leading to your child’s meltdown this morning before school. But how can a food like dairy cause this to happen? …
ACTING OUT WITH CHILDREN
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleWhen I first decided to teach acting I started with adults. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to touch the natural creativity of the child, especially the very young.
I watched my adults grow so quickly in my classes. They became more self-confident,…
When Helping is Hurting
General InformationI gave a presentation to a group of sixth graders and asked an innocent question, “Who here earns money?” As I expected there were those who mowed lawns, babysat, shoveled snow, folded laundry, etc. to earn cash. These kids weren’t…
Fight for Our Own Empowerment
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
This article was sparked by our unexpected trip through Gettysburg, Pennsylvania yesterday. We actually were in Pennsylvania “playing” at the York Fairgrounds Jeep show and passed a sign for Gettysburg National Park and Cemetery. Jim thought…
CHOICE
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
This week’s article is a general discussion on choice and some things I’ve become more aware of as I’m learning.
For those who don’t know the story about how Time to Play (www.TimetoPlay.com) started, about 4 years ago I realized…
What a 1st Grader Knows that Adults Forget
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleSince the beginining of this year, I’ve been doing some volunteer work as a course facilitator with Junior Achievement (a great organization promoting personal finance education and entrepreneurship among elementary through high school…