Hello? Is This Thing On?
I went to my second Toastmasters meeting tonight. It was the same club as last week, just my second time there. During the first half of the meeting, one woman … Continue reading Hello? Is This Thing On?
Tag: Friendship
The Social Dilemma
Here’s the deal: I watched The Social Network the other night. I realize that it’s a fictional portrayal of Zuckerberg and the real life of this real person was Hollywoodized … Continue reading The Social Dilemma
Double Vision: June Review/July Kickoff
Today I misjudged how long it would take me to get lost and then get back to meet up with a group of moms I was meeting for the first … Continue reading Double Vision: June Review/July Kickoff
Elevating Life Through Friendship
From E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. (Wilbur is the first speaker. (If you’ve not read the book, Wilbur is a pig whose life was saved by Charlotte, a spider)): “Why … Continue reading Elevating Life Through Friendship
Happiness is…
…a farewell party hosted by a dear friend and attended by so many other dear friends, green grass for the kids to run around in while the parents chatted, big … Continue reading Happiness is…
Friendship Month in Review
This month, I found it challenging to focus on my resolutions. I did okay at the beginning of the month, and my friends helped me out a lot, calling me, … Continue reading Friendship Month in Review
I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
Last night, in an effort to stay up past bedtime without the aid of the internet, I began reading Joyfully Together: The Art of Building a Harmonious Community by Thich Nhat … Continue reading I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
Week 38 Review: I like you. Do you want to be my friend?
“If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.” — Samuel … Continue reading Week 38 Review: I like you. Do you want to be my friend?
Week 37 Review: Is it Possible that Middle School Wasn’t All Bad?
This week ended much differently than it began. I had two very bad days this week. I was absolutely down in the dumps and was certain things couldn’t possibly get … Continue reading Week 37 Review: Is it Possible that Middle School Wasn’t All Bad?
Week 36 Review: Connecting with Strangers and Selling my Husband’s Stuff
Usually when I sit down to write these weekly reviews, I start out thinking (and sometimes even writing), “I did pretty well this week following my resolutions,” or “I didn’t … Continue reading Week 36 Review: Connecting with Strangers and Selling my Husband’s Stuff
Week 35 Review: Even My Second Thoughts are Having Second Thoughts
So, I’ve announced my intentions for Friendship Month. Many of my friends read my blog. Which means many of the people whom I would involve in this month’s focus already … Continue reading Week 35 Review: Even My Second Thoughts are Having Second Thoughts
April is Friendship Month!
All through March, I kept calling April “Social Month.” Which is strange, because I actually find “Friendship Month” a lot less intimidating. I suspect I could have avoided a lot … Continue reading April is Friendship Month!
Imperfect Happiness 