A few years ago, I slammed into the Empty Nest Syndrome at warp speed.I knew it was coming, I had taught classes about it. Ha! I knew nothing. Life has a way of humbling us. I was ignorant. Knowing what to do, is not the same as doing what you know.
After retiring from foster [...]

By Marisue Alsobrook

Introduction:  Laughter is a natural stress reliever, and we all need more of that!  Stress stops us from enjoying the healthy benefits of small laughter.  You’ve seen those jolly people that seem to laugh every few moments.  It’s good for you!  Even though deep laughter releases the most endorphins, the small frequent [...]

Introduction:  Stress seems to be in every corner of our life.  It’s a killer and we can and must learn to control it.  We can achieve a happier, slower paced life if we make the decision to react to daily events in a healthier way.
Can Stress Kill You?
Relieve your stress!
To some people, stress describes the frantic pace of everyday life. [...]

“One of my happiest memories with my husband was when took a short trip to Oklahoma City and decided on impulse to spend the night.  We found ourselves driving around, looking for a motel and deciding on none.  We kept saying “Naaa, let’s drive a little further.”  Soon, we found ourselves almost out of the city and heading [...]

What is it about Humor that can really get things going? Have you ever been in a workplace meeting where everyone is “brainstorming” some new idea? Everything is going stagnant and nothing is getting done. Everyone is inputting his or her ideas but nothing seems to gel. All of a sudden, someone cracks a joke, [...]

Organizing the Home
Introduction:  Much of our life with our little ones was a laugh a minute.  You’ve got to admit that molasses in the dryer and the cat in the fridge makes clothes on the floor seem easier to accept.  I’ve read all the professional hype about leaving the messy kids room alone, it’s THEIR space.  [...]