Category Archives: Tips/Blog

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 →

Until now, this blog has been geared toward educators, but now topics will be any and everything about literacy and will be for everyone!!  It will be a mosaic of  book discussions, opportunities  available, tips  for improvement, and whatever else … Continue reading →

Coming soon…

Ready or not, Common Core and lots of writing opportunities are headed our way!!  I love it, but also realize there are many out there that don’t see the need for all the hoopla surrounding writing.  After looking at the … Continue reading →