Day One Hundred Fifty-Eight of 365 – Things That Bug Me: Fit Throwers!
“You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit!” Dontcha love that? My wife recently finished a long-term counseling sub assignment at an elementary school where she worked directly with K – 2nd grade students. This particular statement came from a young kindergarten student when Vanessa instructed the young boy to take the […]
Day Sixty-Six of 365 – “The Power of Presence”
On Day Sixty-Six of my 365 day writing challenge, I am reminded of the Power our Presence Plays in the lives of others. So often we feel compelled to do or say or be something for someone in some situation about which we may know very little. When we step in at these times, we […]
Day Forty-Four of 365 – Adolescent Grief Observed
Losing a loved one or friend to death is one of life’s most devastating experiences. When adolescents lose a peer to death, the outcome can be particularly devastating. One of the hallmarks of adolescence is a relative feeling of invincibility. They tend to believe that death cannot touch them personally. When that bubble bursts, adolescents […]
The Lesser Lights!
The Lesser Lights! You know what they are! Stars and the moon on a celestial level are examples. Candles, flashlights, camp fires and the like are examples on a terrestrial level. During the day we rarely pay attention to candles or flashlights! And I can’t think of a time when I have seen a star […]
Divorce! A Point of Redemption!
Divorce is NOT the Sin! Here are a few Random Thoughts from a Bald Headed Texas Cowboy and Recovering Bapticostal Minister Turned Therapist Type . . . Many years ago when I was 15 years of age, my parents divorced – at a time when divorce still carried sets of moral, religious and social labels […]
Five Wonderful Gifts That Cost Nothing – Well Almost!
I don’t know about you but I almost refuse to go out to the mall or outlet center or super store to shop this year! The noise and crowds and chaos just about push me over the edge! Besides, most people on my list either already have what I’m considering purchasing or have already purchased […]
Children – Grief – The Holidays
The Holidays are upon us! Whether you celebrate Christmas, observe Hanukkah or engage in Kwanza festivities, the Holidays are here! Elements of celebration, remembrance, reflection and rejuvenation abound in each Holiday observance. For those who have lost loved ones to death within the past three years or so, the Holidays can be brutal! The death […]
ADD – It May Be More Serious Than You Think!
ADD – We all know what those letters stand for . . . Attention Deficit Disorder! We all know that in the simplest terms it refers to difficulties staying focused. We also know that it applies to children and adults alike. What if ADD is more serious – more pervasive than we believe it to […]
To Be . . . Or Not!
The late Stephen Covey said, “Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic.” What powerful words! What powerful mandates! What powerful images! I wonder what might happen if, for a single day, each one of us took this challenge to heart? I wonder! Instead of passing judgement we share insight! Instead […]
Bully! A Different Time! A Different Meaning!
Bully! We hear that word and multiple images come to mind related to an individual or group participating in purposely hurtful and demeaning behavior toward another person or group. Bullying takes place in many forms, in many venues and for many reasons! Bullying is epidemic today! In order to stop bullying, we must all take […]