I worked with a gentleman from England who spoke about being “tea total”. I had never heard the term before, so he explained that Teetotalism is the practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages. I also did not know that tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world. (It is … Continue reading Tea Total
Disconnected Last week I was a little preoccupied with a certain transition in my life. The building I am working in is being remodeled and we are being displaced for about 3 months. We will be working from home and not permitted to enter the building. Thus, last week was filled with packing up almost … Continue reading On A Different Note
There are many types of renovation. Some refer to updates to the look and feel of a space and may include painting walls, changing furniture or adding new decor. Renovations can be completed over months or in a day. They make a difference to the external appearance. Remodeling is different. Remodel means “to change the … Continue reading Remodeling
Discipline is important. It is a vital characteristic to develop to become successful at anything. As I journey I’m learning that discipline can be concentrated to one area and does not extend to every aspect of life. Discipline is something that must be applied in each circumstance where it is needful. It takes concentration and … Continue reading On A Different Note
This week I experienced something very interesting. I visited two women in the hospital on the same floor. Both had surgery and ended up with a very similar incision, both delivered. One friend delivered a 7 pound beautiful baby boy while the other delivered a 7 pound benign tumor! Both of them had grown what … Continue reading What are you Delivering?
TRIUMPH For years my husband has preached about being triumphant. He often says “In order to triumph you must put together both Try and Oomph! These words have become steadfast truth to me in the last week. The first few days last week I felt (for lack of a better word) hype! I was full … Continue reading On A Different Note
Many people depend on routines to keep their lives functioning and chaos free. Routines are a key component of good organization and definitely help with efficiency; but, routines can also become stale. The redundancy can make proceedings appear to happen in a blur and sometimes cannot be recalled at all. How many times have you … Continue reading Routine Changes
Day 1 Like many others I have started the journey to better health. I look forward to an exciting future filled with adventure and fun. I realize that there are many challenges ahead; but, am excited to report that I have conquered the most monumental test of getting to the starting line. On Monday, January … Continue reading On A Different Note
Have you ever been to a restaurant with the intention of eating dessert, but after the appetizer and meal did not have the capacity for the sweetness at the end? This recently happened to me. When the menu was presented to me I decided to see what sweetened treats they had before determining what dinner … Continue reading Save Room for Dessert
According to a search of Quora 'On a different note' is a phrase people use when they want to tell the person they are talking to that they want to change the topic of the conversation. In public speaking this is called signposting and helps to prepare the audience for the change and avoid confusion. … Continue reading On A Different Note:
