Want to keep a Journal but find it's NOT your forte?

These days, many find pleasure and answers through the art of journaling. You can journal about any topic under the sun. You can journal about the sun if you choose – anything you’d like to write about, you can have a journal for it.

But is journaling really an art form? Is it something made by the hands of only a creative few? Are there special skills involved in journaling?

No. Then why do some consider themselves journal-challenged? Why does it seem to come so easy to some people while others struggle with it? And how can the seemingly journal-challenged individuals find the same pleasure as the journal-inclined?  

There are various ways to keep a journal; audio, video, etc. But if you find journaling hard to grab hold of, try your hand at these alternatives to traditional journal-keeping to get you started. You can always alter your techniques later:  

Overcome Challenges in 10 Easy Steps

When you find yourself in a challenging situation, reject inner tendencies to view it as a problem. Instead, embrace the challenge, and then

DO's and DON'Ts of BBQ Etiquette

Nothing says summer like a good ol’ barbecue. Whether you’re among those who will be cooking and hanging out in a park on the Fourth of July, or plan to join your buddies in the backyard, it’s good to brush up on some BBQ etiquette. So consider these Dos and Don’ts to keep your place among the socially savvy and keep your friends in the process.

Embrace Technology for Old-School Pleasures

Pleasures of Writing
I've just finished my new book and it's on its merry publishing way. It's been quite an interesting process. Not only the writing of the book; I've been writing all my life so that part was great. But once the final penning was complete...well, all systems went go, and I found myself,

Happy Birthday, Grandson!

Trevious



Grandma & Baby Tre



It’s hard to believe that Trevious, our oldest grandchild turns 14 today, April 15^th…tax day. I remember that enchanted day like it was yesterday. Our wedding anniversary falls on April 14^th and on that day in 1997, in addition to celebrating the pleasures of wedded bliss; Michael and I were at the hospital excitedly awaiting the beginning of the next generation of our family. That beginning came in the strength of a little bundle that admirably fought through tremendous, unforeseen physical challenges just to get here to us and enrich our lives.

     We’re very proud of you, Tre. You’re an inspiration to the family and we all love you! Happy Birthday!