Life offers challenges, unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes at the most inopportune moments. The key to managing these hiccups and changes lies in remaining calm, and thinking through the options and resources available. Keeping a positive outlook, remaining persistent and looking for unexplored opportunities helps to balance the turbulent and unproductive worry that may…Read more »
Author: Jeanette Diamond
Sandcastles | Imagination, Dreams & Fun
Sandcastles Places to retreat and dream The wind and sun and sky Molding blends the dreams within Allows the mind to fly The Sandcastle springs to life Escalating up the walls Soaring to new heights of splendor The Ocean greets and falls Visions go beyond the day As minds stream idly by Shells and starfish…Read more »
Fathers
Early memories of my father are sparse, limited to times when he was home from work and usually working on a house project. As a very small child, I distinctly remember watching my father do woodworking projects, gardening, and also running a small business in addition to working full-time at his regular job with the…Read more »
Summertime
Swirls of puffy clouds in the skies Honeysuckle scents and sweetness thrives Fireflies to chase across the lawn Looking at stars from dusk to dawn Bonfires burn in the evening haze Marshmallows ooze of golden glaze Racing and hiding to play sardines Funtimes, oldtimes, and all in between Such are the memories of childhood…Read more »
Resiliency | PIVOT to a fresh start
Resiliency is a buzz word we hear a lot about these days… The ability to PIVOT and adapt to challenging situations…The willingness to explore unique foundations or relations…The creativity to see beyond the obvious view…The strength to recalibrate into something new. We often hear about responsiveness and kind acts to turbulent or tragic events that…Read more »