15 Easy Ways to Honor Your Dad for Father’s Day

15 Easy Ways to Honor Your Dad for Father’s Day

Sometimes dad doesn’t feel all that appreciated.  His big day comes after Mother’s Day, so it’s easy for him to feel in second place. But we think you can fix that. No tie or shirt or gift card or box of golf balls can mean as much as your words of love and appreciation to your dad. Dad worked hard to provide a good home and a future for you even at the expense of his own wants and needs.  He got home late and ate microwaved dinners after you were in bed. Dad showed up to watch you play

12 Life Lessons My Mom Taught Me

12 Life Lessons My Mom Taught Me

I have a mother that others wish they had. Their mothers have died, or live far away, or they miss having the close relationship that I have with my mom. At 93.5 years, Mom has survived the death of her husband after 60 years of marriage, overcome severe health problems, and endured the deaths of most of her friends and family. She could feel sorry for herself, but she doesn’t.  Her eyes and face glow with an inner light that beckons and welcomes anyone in her presence. She is serene.  She is playful.  When she laughs, we all laugh.  We can’t

What If You Spent 10,000 Hours Practicing Happiness?

What If You Spent 10,000 Hours Practicing Happiness?

Have you ever thought about practicing happiness instead of chasing it? Last week we had the good fortune to attend the Mountain States Basketball Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. We were cheering for Wyoming since my husband Dennis is from Sheridan, Wyoming, and we were ecstatic when the Wyoming Cowboys won and earned a place in the NCAA. We practiced lots of happiness as we cheered each shot and won each game.   I noticed another phenomenon as the tournament progressed. Some people began supporting other teams who won after their teams lost. They sat with the other team’s fans,