A few months ago I shared that I think it’s important to listen to the words of Thoreau and live the life you have imagined. While I don’t know what Thoreau had in mind when he uttered those profound words, I know I always imagined being part of a big family. And since fate would [...]

Well the first day of school has come and gone. And with that went all the excitement that caused my daughters to be up and ready for school without any prompting.
While they still enjoy going to school, getting them out the door started taking some combination of nagging, scolding, reminding, and of course rushing. It [...]

I have to admit I’m a little behind the times when it comes to blogging . . . and well fashion and hairstyles, but I digress. I just came back from the BlogWorldExpo and I’m convinced I’m the only blogger on the planet who doesn’t own a laptop. However, I learned from a few of [...]

I know I haven’t posted in a week, but I do have a great excuse reason! Epson sponsored the Sparkplugging.com team to go to the BlogWorldExpo in Las Vegas this past weekend. How cool is that! I know cool for me, not for you, and I shouldn’t rub it in. But indeed there is something [...]

Know that T.V. commercial by Liberty Mutual that shows strangers helping each other. The commercial ends with:
When it’s people who do the right thing, they call it being responsible. When an insurance company does the right thing, they call it Liberty Mutual. Responsibility. What’s your policy?

Liberty Mutual Commercial from Mark on Vimeo.
No, I’m not trying [...]

As a School Counselor and mother of three, I believe it is vital that parents, educators and others in the community help children become strong, confident, compassionate leaders. Though I admit this is no easy task. It takes patience, persistence and plenty of tools. That’s why I am pleased to share with you a new [...]

Here is the second post in my series on what famous people have to say about work life balance. Yes, even the multi-million dollar celebrities struggle with this issue! How, when they can afford to hire a housecleaner, personal chef, landscaper, nanny, chauffeur, and personal trainer . . . I DON’T KNOW! But evidently they [...]

Lately, I’ve been feeling overcommitted. Stretched too thin. Overwhelmed. Considering the summer was supposed to be down time, this is not good. Considering it’s just the beginning of the school year for the kids and me as a School Counselor. . .travel soccer season . . . music lessons . . .girl scouts . . [...]