Month: December 2016

Second vs. Last…

It simply amazes me how we all view the world in different ways with different thoughts of optimism or negativism. My son loves board games and he and I were playing his antique board game, Jumanji, that I thankfully found at an antique store for $10.  Anyway, at the end of the game, my son was very excited because he…

No matter what, kids make us laugh and cry

During the holidays, I feel compassion for a Mom or Dad who has to take their little child along with them as they go shopping!  YIKES!  Quickly, the shopping experience turns “not so much fun” as a child begins running through the store aisles or begins hiding in the clothes racks, etc.  It will make you pull your hair out.…

The Farmer and Struggling Birds…

There was an old grouchy farmer who lived alone and spent many Christmas days by himself since his wife passed away.  He had no friends because he never did anything to make anyone feel welcomed. One day the bitter cold temperatures rolled in and this farmer heard some strong pecks at his window.  Since the house was so lonely, he…