RESPECT - We all want it
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
I woke this morning with the word “RESPECT” running through my mind. I realized that getting respect and being respected is a huge priority in my life. I also believe others feel being respected is necessary in theirs. I choose to…
Ask Rebecca Anything
General Information, Happiness, Lifestyle
Dear Rebecca,
I thought a marriage is about give and take and mutual support. I keep giving, but now I am resentful because it’s not mutual. My husband is good at taking and thinks mostly of himself. His actions are guided by doing what…
Remembering Those in Need
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle
This article was triggered by my frustration trying to help a lovely woman in need and my inability to rally people to help. It breaks my heart how one person can give so much and can wind up so alone, fighting insurmountable obstacles.
With…
Celebrate Today – Don’t Wait
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleI woke up thinking about celebrations today. I guess it was a result of this past weekend being Mother’s Day. My mother used to frequently say, “Mother’s Day is not just one day, but every day”. True. This is a thought we could…
Organic Does Matter
General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleMy daughter went through early puberty at the age of 6 years old. She is now 17 years old. I spent many days and nights researching the cause and how could I possibly slow down the process. Needless to say, going Organic was one of the solutions.…
Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleAs of April 2014, the average tax refund for is $2,831, according to the IRS. While it might be tempting to use this windfall for something fun, like a vacation to someplace warm and exotic, there are better ways to spend your refund that…
Who said? It’s Time to Enjoy Life. It’s Time to Play.
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceMy daughter, Jacquelyn, amazes me sometimes. She’s 19 years old and I believe that she is very worldly and insightful. She’s got a lot of common sense and insight. Pretty much, I think she’s taken after her father in this area! (LOL). …
Weigh in to the unofficial Cruise Planners/American Express client poll
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleI came across a New York Times list of 52 Places to Go in 2014. It ‘s stunningly accented with photos and video from the 52 locations. It reminded me of those wonderful places that I’ve been to.
I've been to Capetown, South Africa,…
Time for Maintenance?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life Balance
I woke up thinking about my daughter’s boyfriend and his car. There seem to be a bunch of things wrong with it, all at the same time, which we expect will cost a lot of money to fix. Last night he was sitting at our kitchen table,…