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Be Mine.
February 14 – Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday you either love (no pun intended) or despise. It really depends on where you are in your...
Ellen
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Job Requirements of a Mother
Hello again. I know you have missed me; thank you for the kind emails expressing concerns about my “disappearance.” I’ve missed you too....
Ellen
May 8, 20236 min read
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How did I know I was in a committed relationship?
It's December and time for Gene to take over the blog this month. Do you notice his love of music? Happy Holidays to all and you'll hear...
Ellen
Dec 1, 20214 min read
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A Look Back: Another Tool For Your Toolbox
Note: I first published this post almost two years ago. I think it's worth a repost because the holidays are fast approaching. I...
Ellen
Oct 25, 20215 min read
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Parenting 2.0: Don't Raise Snowflakes!
Did you miss me? I took the summer off and spent time with my cherubs who were home from college for the summer. Additionally, I worked...
Ellen
Sep 27, 20214 min read
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Summer Means Vacation
The word “Vacation” should conjure thoughts of rest and relaxation with the goals of making lasting memories while simultaneously...
Ellen
Jul 5, 20215 min read
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I Never Promised You A Rose Garden
I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden Along with the sunshine there's gotta be a little rain sometime When you take you...
Ellen
May 3, 20213 min read
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A Look Back: Gift Giving 101
Note: I first published this post almost one year ago. I think it's worth a repost because May and Mother's Day are near. Sending love to...
Ellen
Apr 15, 20214 min read
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Sometimes You Need To Check Yourself
There’s a lesson seared in my memory that has helped to shape who I am and redefine my responsibilities as a mother and my role as a...
Ellen
Mar 8, 20214 min read
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Don’t allow your JOY to be stolen.
Let’s acknowledge one simple truth: life is short, too short. Most readers of this blog post, at one time or another, have yearned for...
Ellen
Feb 8, 20214 min read
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Loss and your Heart.
This blog post is anything but easy. It invokes memories of loss and pain. Frustration. Anger. And yes, healing. There will be no...
Ellen
Jan 11, 20215 min read
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If you have a heart full of Love, write a Love Letter
Writing a Love Letter. You know you don’t get up every morning and decide to write a love letter. Sometimes you get busy at work or in...
Eugene Kuo
Dec 7, 20204 min read
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Find your JOY again! Holiday Lessons Learned.
Yesterday was Halloween. The holiday of costumes and candy was somewhat different this year because of the pandemic, but somehow we...
Ellen
Nov 16, 20205 min read
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Got Lemons? Make Lemonade!
My telephone has been ringing, chiming, and buzzing much more than usual lately. Couples that my husband and I have helped in the past,...
Ellen
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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Be One.
I couldn’t sleep one night and ended up in the den, remote control in hand, shuffling through television stations searching for...
Ellen
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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It’s Okay to Agree to Disagree
If you have been following my blog, you have probably realized a few things about me. First, I am a Christian. Second, I always...
Ellen
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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Check Your Ego At The Door Lessons
I am a busy person. I have commitments. I have routines. I enjoy having a full schedule. I am happiest when I am active. I have no time...
Ellen
Jul 16, 20204 min read
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Step One In Finding Love: Get Rid Of Your Lists
This post was inspired by a friend. He shared that he is frustrated. While all his contemporaries have found that special someone to...
Ellen
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Rain, Rain, Stay Away; Time To Carry YOUR Umbrella
I have learned an incredibly valuable life lesson – If you carry an umbrella, generally it will not rain. If you don’t carry an umbrella,...
Ellen
Jun 12, 20204 min read
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Another Tool For Your Toolbox
We have a tool, in our relationship tool box, that is sometimes underused or ignored altogether. Matter of fact, most cannot even...
Ellen
May 28, 20205 min read
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