Category: Make Me Think Monday
Updated on February 8, 2019
What to do as Winter gives way to Spring
I read in a weather blog recently that “February is not Houston’s prettiest month” and I have to say, how true. February in Texas is the March of mountain states. Both are the months when Mother Nature is …
Updated on February 3, 2019
Valentine cards – the legend and origin
As a writer of love stories, February 14th is one of my very favorite holidays. As a history buff, I love the legend and the origin of sending valentine cards. Valentines are the mirror of romance. The LEGEND …
Updated on February 3, 2019
It’s February and Love is in the Air
Hearts are everywhere. Commercials are pushing chocolates, wine, fancy dinners, lingerie, and Hallmark cards. Florists are offering specials on roses. Love songs flow from the airways. The commercialization bothers me a bit. The statistics stagger me. The National …
Updated on January 23, 2019
Starting 2019 with S.M.A.R.T. goals
It’s the end of January. By now, I’m guessing that one or more of your New Year’s resolutions has already failed. Statistics back me up. According to U.S. News approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week …
Updated on January 19, 2019
Starting 2019 with Martin Luther King
Today we honor Martin Luther King, the symbol for non-violent protest since the sixties Civil Rights Movement. His leadership in a trying time inspired change. He stirred, and still stirs, our conscience with his words. Here are some …
Updated on December 28, 2018
Starting 2019 with a Story
To start our new year off on a writerly foot, I’m sharing a Christmas short story by my grandson. Morgan is a student at Southwest Baptist University and writes for their Student Media Organization newsletter INFUSE. “The Bicycle” …
Updated on December 9, 2018
Fruitcake Facts, Folly, and An Offer
Christmas means fruitcake time. It’s the most belittled icon of the season. I’m a fruitcake lover and this is such a sad, sad thing to me. Johnny Carson began the trend of fruitcake bashing with his comment that …
Updated on November 25, 2018
Family Traditions around the Thanksgiving Table
Our children are married with families of their own and some of their children are married so our attendee number for holidays varies every year. This Thanksgiving we were only missing the members living out-of-state. The rest of …
Updated on November 11, 2018
Why Red and Blue for Political Parties?
Mid-term Election 2018 campaigning is over. No more political robocalls. No more political ads. Are you as relieved as I am? There’s a no politics policy here on the blog so we’re not discussing election results. Instead, we’re …
Updated on November 2, 2018
Two Ways to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude
I know blogging about thankfulness and gratitude in November is cliché, but what better time to focus our thoughts on thankfulness and gratitude. After all, we do celebrate Thanksgiving Day in America this month. Too often, though, our …
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