Mandy’s Mindful Moment: Perception

So you’ve likely heard stories of siblings who grew up under the same roof, with the same parents, going to the same schools, being on the same family vacations, etc. But somehow, someway each child’s memories are often quite different. Why is this?...

Missing You and What Used to Be

First I just want to say a big HELLO to you all and tell you that I’ve missed talking with so many of you during these strange, unique, and stressful times! I honestly believe that ALL of our lives in one way shape or form have been turned upside down in the...

Happy New Year

So it’s here…it’s really here! And at this point we’re well over a week into it! A new year…and as most of us are thinking about it…a new decade as well. So what does all of this mean to you? Is it exciting? Scary? Do you feel...

Gratitude

Especially at this time of the year I like to pause and reflect and think about all of the things that I have in my life, and more especially the people in my life, that I am SO very grateful for.  I think that most of them know just how I feel but it never really...

History & Etiquette on Halloween

Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31. Halloween was once known as “All Hallows’ Eve” meaning hallowed evening. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes...

Bathed by my Collared One

I reach over and grab the shampoo, put a big dollop in my hands and begin at Her forehead to smooth the thick liquid into Her scalp. I then spread the ooze with my fingertips so that Her scalp is clean and well massaged and all the tresses have been exposed to the...