“Peace and quiet” – that is something we all desire, but maybe rarely experience. Think about it … how often are you in a place where you have no noise, no distractions or any period of time (if ever)? Probably, even in those rare moments when you find yourself alone – you may have the […]
Your relationship should be as boring as possible! That’s this week’s Tune Up Tuesday – a little nugget you might be able to use to tune up your relationship. The start of a new relationship is fun and exciting with lots of romantic gestures to impress a new flame. But over time, all that excitement […]
Do you ever find yourself saying, “Yes, they hurt me, but I’m fine.” Or how about, “It hurts, but there are people who have it much, much worse than me.” We sometimes have a tendency to minimize our own feelings or pain and often do it by comparing our experience to someone else’s. Someone else […]
“I don’t think he’s going to make it …” Those words were part of a somber text message from my sister Susan about her beloved dog, Roscoe. Roscoe, a lovable Cocker-Spaniel/Poodle-mix (a cocka-poo), stumbled upon some leftover cake and the initial prognosis from the vet was not good. You have probably heard that sugar and […]
You ever feel like you and your significant other are speaking different languages? Well, maybe you are. Will help translate with this week’s Tune up Tuesday – a little nugget you can use to tune up your relationship. In addition to hosting this here radio program, I am studying to be therapist. So, have […]
Do you think the best of others or assume the worst? This may sound like one of those – “do you see the glass half-empty or half-full?” Dr. Brene Brown, author, speaker and expert on vulnerability and empathy, recently talked about this idea. How we can easily assume the worst of others – we easily […]
Pictured is my grand-dog-daughter, Molly. She is awesome, loving, and a happy girl. However, whenever my daughter goes anywhere, she gets sad. And, whenever I go anywhere, even just to the station or out for a run, my little dog, Sam, also gets sad. I can see it in their faces. Does your dog experience […]
Recently I had the honor of officiating my niece Brooke’s wedding. It was also a bit nerve-wracking, considering I’ve never officiated a wedding before and forgot how much talking the person in that role does! But armed with an online ordination (which is insanely easy to do) and some advice from friends who have officiated […]
Tune up Tuesday – this is a little nugget you can use to tune up your relationship, if you’d like. Today’s comes from an Ohio couple married 68 years. Their secret to a long marriage: “learn to zip your lip instead of saying things that hurt.” There is so much wisdom there. My fiancé […]
Your mood and your personality may change over time, often because of things you have experienced or endured. The same thing can happen with your dog, with you – the dog owner – being the biggest area of influence on your dog’s mood and personality. A recent study out of the Journal of Research in […]
