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Family Friday

A Letter to My Daughters

I actually started this post long before my day started and my #2 daughter called, stressed with being a parent.  "It must be fate," I thought to myself. Dearest children... parenting is hard. Most people don't want to admit it - out loud.  What if someone thought you weren't being a good parent or didn't… Continue reading A Letter to My Daughters

Theatre Thursday

Audition Helps!

As a budding actor, auditions can be very nerve wracking and even downright scary or terrifying. It's okay to be nervous. Being stressed and fearful is natural and it's bound to happen to you. A little (or a lot) of apprehension is perfectly acceptable. But what is absolutely unacceptable is for you to be ill… Continue reading Audition Helps!

Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior Reserves Judgement

A Warrior develops kindness and reserves judgement. I can't remember how young I was when I first heard the phrase, "never judge a book by it's cover."  I do know that I have learned much truth regarding this phrase. No one likes to be judged or feel judged.  As I large person, I have felt… Continue reading A Warrior Reserves Judgement

Thought Tuesday

Reflection a Sunny Disposition

My friend Sheri and I had a chat about the symbolism and the healing powers flowers have on our souls.  We discussed how one particular flower, the sunflower, could be healing and inspiring for me.  I've been pondering that conversation for several days. Truthfully, although I love red roses, no flower can lift my spirits… Continue reading Reflection a Sunny Disposition

Menu Monday

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

Food is no longer entertainment at my house... if you don't count the personal pizzas we made with the grand kids yesterday. Food is fuel.  That doesn't mean that we don't eat well.  We do!  Food is tasty in it's natural state.  I am enjoying food more than I have before. Today I have decided… Continue reading Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

Scripture Sunday

Glory of Truth Enlightened

D&C 93:36 "The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth." I've heard this scripture for most of my life.  It is the motto of the university I attended and graduated from. Intelligence usually is coupled with gathering of information... learning... thinking.  God wants us to learn.  He wants us to… Continue reading Glory of Truth Enlightened

Satisfaction Saturday

Satisfaction Preserved

This is canning season.  Most years I am filling my canning jars with tomatoes, salsa, peaches, grape juice, and apple juice.  I have done a little canning, so far.  However, this year I am filling my jars with weekly food... salads in a jar, soups in a jar, and smoothies in a jar. Finding a… Continue reading Satisfaction Preserved

Family Friday

September is Off and We are Running

September is off and running.... and we are running!  I've started building the set for Addams Family the Musical.  The show opens in 7 weeks.  Holy Cow!  So much to do!  At least I am getting kids to come and help.  My friend John Hatch is helping a ton too.  This is going to be… Continue reading September is Off and We are Running

Theatre Thursday

Performing Arts Education Matters!

I am passionate about education.  I believe that the main mission of education should be to spark in students a desire to be a life-long-learner.  Education is more than English, science and math.  Education needs to inspire students to educated themselves - ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated.  Students who understand how to learn and how to… Continue reading Performing Arts Education Matters!

Warrior Wednesday

Strength Through the Journey

Yesterday my daughter and I were standing in the kitchen discussion different life experiences.  I asked her if she regretted having gone through some of those experiences. "Nope.  They made me stronger.  I learned something." She gets it!  Becoming a Warrior Woman means understanding that it is in the journey that we gain the strength.… Continue reading Strength Through the Journey