Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control.It would be easy sitting here in my man cave as I look out the window on this dismal dark and cold...reactions2comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk...reactionscomments
Simple, DIY Cleaning SolutionsWith “Spring Cleaning” season upon us, it probably comes as no surprise to hear our Spotlight this month centers around tips and...reactions4comments
Emotional Spring Cleaning: Let's Join the Party “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” –...reactions10comments
Moving Into FallAs we come to the close of October, schools on, we’re able to enjoy the harvest from our gardens and we’re moving...reactionscomments
Avoiding Flu Season Like The PlagueIt’s that not so lovely time of year again— flu season. It is probably the most dreaded time of year for anyone...reactionscomments
I Am Like the OakIt's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I...reactions2comments
In a Winter WonderlandSleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter...reactionscomments
Seasons of LifeOver the last few weeks, we have been focusing on getting prepared to homeschool our son for Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling...reactions3comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always ChangeIt’s early March 2018 and so many here in the United States have been going through flooding, for many others, it’s blizzards...reactionscomments
Always Something to Look Forward ToWhen I set out to write this article, I was feeling down about my limitations and didn't particularly know what to say...reactions2comments
Keep On Keeping OnI know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that...reactionscomments
What Should I Do In Stages 1 and 2?If you have recently been diagnosed with COPD, you may be wondering: The short answer is, you should live. My mom used...reactionscomments
Bucket ListEver since I saw the movie “Bucket List”, I felt good. I felt hope and excitement. I get excited easily it seems...reactions7comments
Change and the Concerns that Come with ItFor the vast majority of my adult life, I have worked in a heavy industrial field, both in the petrochemical field as...reactionscomments
Hobbies, Crafts and COPDGetting the COPD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Each person copes with this in his/her own way. I went numb with my diagnosis...reactions6comments
It's a Shame - Part 1: Where It BeginsThis article is going to be difficult to write. You might find it difficult to read. You see, people who have COPD...reactions3comments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated“The absence of self-love is shame. Guilt is feeling bad about one's actions, but shame is feeling bad about one's self –...reactions8comments
It's a Shame - Part 3: What It Means to Be Strong“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” —Brene Brown Before writing this article, I...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part IV: Guilt and Judgment“I felt ashamed.""But of what? Psyche, they hadn't stripped you naked or anything?""No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal --...reactionscomments
