May 16, 2024

Never Give Up On A Child

Today was a dear friend’s birthday….Her son, David, who is going off to college soon wrote her a mother’s day card. This was her son by marriage. His biological mother died when he was only two years old. This boy was suffering when she met him at the age of 8. He had never fully […]

Everything Is Working Out Perfectly

At my sister’s 60 birthday party, she gave out bracelets that said “EWOP.” It stands for “EVERYTHING’S WORKING OUT PERFECTLY.” It was perfect timing to contemplate and to share. I returned to Los Angeles to celebrate my women’s group First Tuesday Circle of Giving 4th year Home Makeover for our 2010 chosen family. The project […]

The Disease to Please

Years ago, I remember an old boyfriend telling me up front ….within the first few months of dating… that “I am a Pleaser.”   He told me like it was some kind of identity badge. I was unclear if he was proud of it or just warning me. I took it as a warning and […]