By Maya | October 8, 2008

I Am Thankful that I Am Hard to Offend

Human nature being what it is, each of us has a tendency to “let it fly” sometimes.  I heard from one of my acquaintances last evening.  She only calls when she’s on a rant. 
Please note that I didn’t qualify her as a friend.  I know her, but we share very little.  And she wouldn’t meet [...]

By Maya | September 29, 2008

I Am Thankful for Helping Others Feel Good About Themselves

Okay, so I really can’t take credit for the kids feeling so good about themselves these days… but, I like to think I have had a small part in teaching them a few bits of wisdom that have come with age.
All the kids have been watching the economic crisis, some more than others of course.  [...]

By Maya | August 15, 2008

I Am Thankful for an Afternoon Nap!

Sleep is something that I don’t think about too much.  I have found that as I get a little older I really need less sleep.  Or, maybe it’s the afternoon nap that I try to sneak in each day.  We get up really early around here and usually after the quiet afternoon tea we all [...]

By Maya | August 8, 2008

I Am Thankful I Have Learned to Get Out of My Own Way

One thing I learned a long time ago is that most often when I find a hurdle in the path ahead of me, it is of my own creation.  Today I am thankful that I learned to get out of my own way.
That was a lesson that my father taught me when I was still [...]

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