Author: Connie Perez

Food for thought: There are years that ask questions and years that answer. Ain’t that the truth! Plenty of question marks in my year so far and we are barely two months into it. How’s yours going? If 2023 is showing you more question marks than periods, fear not. Rest assured that for every season…

I could fill today’s post with so many words about her. Or so I thought. As of this minute, those words elude me. All that comes to mind are images. And I can’t stop smiling. Nervous Nelly won our hearts the minute she appeared at our doorstep twelve years ago. Many of you are familiar…

I’ve never felt my “life” clock ticking faster than I do now. And with every tick-tock, a heightened sense of urgency to live. Wow, guys, like no time to waste, really. Living with a sense of urgency (not to be confused with “living in a rush”) induces motivation and helps us reach our goals. This…

And speaking of milestones, here’s another big one – – this Sunday we’ll be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary (39 together). Wow, what a ride! Fortunately for us, we enjoy roller coasters. More important, though, is the fact that the Safety Harness on this wild ride of ours was designed by a Higher Power.  If…

I’m not crazy, just early. It’s Tuesday, I know, but I’m posting this week’s Thankful Thursday this morning because today I turn 60 and I have so much to be thankful for that I just can’t wait until Thursday. So much that if I start to enumerate my life’s blessings, I may be able to…

I hope everyone had a safe and healthy year’s end and start to 2023. The next 360 days will undoubtedly fly. Let’s make the best of them. DeclutterExerciseEat wellRead something positiveTake breaksBe presentHug it out with your loved onesAnd let’s be kind, let’s please be kind. Lastly, while we try to make the best of…

What a year! But, aren’t they all? Through the highs and lows, I look back on 2022 and I’m feeling grateful. I wish all of you a super-duper healthy and happy new year. Let’s work hard to leave good, sound footprints others can follow, always aiming to make a difference. God bless, and much love…

Take the shot! During this time of many gatherings, make sure to take photos and videos. Freeze the special moments.  📸  You’ll be glad you did. Family and friends, may your Christmas be wrapped with love, laughter and hugs, and be filled with memorable moments. 🎄 For every special moment I can revisit, I am…

A special shout-out today to our triple-degree graduate. 👨🏻‍🎓 Congratulations, Danny! One more in your pocket, son. So very proud of you. 👏🏻 On a separate note, as we approach year’s end, and I focus more on doing life in real-time and less on social media, the remaining Thankful Thursdays posts will be short, sweet and…

A penny for your Christmas thoughts? We know this time of year can be bittersweet. On the one hand, we are looking forward to the holiday celebrations and, on the other, we may be dreading them if we are dealing with an illness or the loss of a loved one, recent or not. Been there,…