Author Archives: SL

Man, do we live in a noisy world!    Horns are honking.  Music is blaring. Tires are screeching. Machines are roaring. Everywhere we wander, there is noise.  Soft noise. Loud noise. Noise typically is “unwanted sound judged to be unpleasant.” … Continue reading →

I was reminded recently after a funeral of a friend that we all leave a legacy, something that will remain even when we are gone.  We are writing our legacies every day, all day, with choices we make and all … Continue reading →

I think we all have been guilty of concentrating too hard on how writing looks on the paper without thinking really about the content of what is being said.  Writing conventions do matter, but let’s teach them in context.   … Continue reading →

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We had our “Journaling Through Grief and the Holidays” event last night which was a joy in itself.  Twelve of us gathered in the living room after a light meal to absorb all the nuggets of information that Cheerful Hearts … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought, really thought, about all the little things we take for granted?  I seem to do that more these days. I awoke at 4:00 a.m. this morning tossing and turning, wishing I could get just a couple … Continue reading →

* Simple, often unnoticed moments of joy * If only… * Best advice I ever had… * What makes a good friend? * God’s creation … * My best quality… * I wish I could… * If I could go … Continue reading →

Our first event went well with ten in attendance on a cold and rainy Monday evening. We are looking forward to the December event when we work through how to best grieve through the holidays.  We will have a speaker, … Continue reading →

We are so excited to be co-sponsoring our first Journaling through Grief event on November 12.  Grief wears many faces, so providing a monthly opportunity for folks to fellowship over a light dinner and speaker warms my heart.  We all … Continue reading →

Writing is such a therapeutic activity, one that is often taken for granted.  Research is available that supports writing. especially journaling, even going as far as to explain how it can strengthen our immune system, help us sleep, manage depression, … Continue reading →