I am writing these posts in the hopes that it will help others be more aware of their relationships and behavior patterns and also to help someone possibly catch problems before they lose themselves or their lives. My Early Years My childhood was in a loving home with happily married parents. My family life was … More First Relationships Begin
Moma, Daddy and me at about 1 and 1/2 years old In an effort to deal with some painful experiences in my marriage and to continue growing greater self confidence and self understanding, I decided to write letters to myself in different stages of my life. These letters share some thoughts on growing up and … More A Letter to Little Elaine
Some of us grow up hating ourselves, criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, always trying to be perfect, never satisfied with ourselves. Then there are some who seem very confident and exhibit an air of satisfaction with themselves. Childhood Onward Our self view is a product of a multitude of factors. Beginning with our parents, we learn … More Don’t Be So Critical of Yourself!
My first son, M, met a friend, D, while riding home on the school bus from high school. D was the son of another family. He lived about a mile away but often rode the school bus home with M. When they met, D was in junior high and M was in 10th grade(?). They … More One Son By Another Mother
My husband and my sons have each experienced a weird number of strange occurrences where paper and their names are concerned. I am not sure exactly who it started with. My first son, M, says it started with my husband’s father not having a middle name and so “none” was entered where his middle name … More The Paper Curse Strikes Again and Again
I am thankful for my childhood family. Our parents passed away many years ago and joined their ancestors with God/ Spirit/Creator. But we kids still have each other to share memories and to support each other. We are all rather scattered across the United States, as are our nieces and nephews and cousins. But a … More Thankful for Family Memories
When my daughter in law was pregnant with her first baby, I had some sobering revelations and want to share them with mothers, new mothers, and all women. These are suggestions about how to talk with a pregnant woman. Once a pregnant mother attains the appearance of being pregnant, she is accosted by perfect strangers … More Talking with Pregnant Mothers
Over time parents can learn good parenting skills and know just the right things to say and do to make them good parents. Here are some parenting skills which can be used with love, compassion, and understanding. Patience Each day a child can give us a multitude of challenges to our patience. Erratic emotional responses, … More 6 Great Parenting Skills
What is the cheapest, most contagious, most healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit that you can do, that doesn’t even involve sweating and exercise? Laughter!! The best kind of laughter are the good, joyful kind; shared by loved ones or just one person. While still a child, I started early in this daily … More Healing, Bonding, Joyful Laughter
After my husband’s death, I had to make a new life. I was happy; my back was stabilized after a long bout with sciatica from two lumber discs bulging (I lost 25 pounds, which helped a lot). I have a good home, two awesome sons and two wonderful daughters in law, and three grandchildren! I … More Memories and Shiny Pennies
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