. Sweet Christmas Eve
The news wasn’t good. I could tell from the tone of his voice asking that my husband come to the hospital at 2 p.m. so he could meet with both of us. Dr. Wong had been working diligently for some time to diagnosis our son’s serious illness. It had... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 17th, 2009 | 0 comments
. Easing Holiday Stress, This Year and Next
During the joyous hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays, there will be little time to keep working on any outstanding “non-seasonal” projects. In the next few weeks, there will simply not be the time nor energy to focus, let alone have... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 10th, 2009 | 0 comments
. A Merrier Christmas, the Ten Percent Way
Preparing for the holidays is a lot of work. It takes time, energy, and money. But to have a truly successful and fulfilling holiday season, it is important to make some very difficult decisions right away. Where will you spend your time, how much money... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 25th, 2009 | 0 comments
. The Significance of a Simple Dinner Bell
When my parents died, there were many items to distribute between ourselves as siblings. There were larger items of value and smaller ones no one wanted. There were practical items such as tools and linens, clothes and computer equipment. And then there... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Oct 12th, 2009 | 0 comments
. Dealing With New Stuff
When its past the big holiday, its time to conquer all the new stuff. May I suggest several ways to bring order back to your life, especially regarding gifts? 1) GIFT BOX. Some non-seasonal gifts can go immediately into your “gift” box to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 4th, 2008 | 0 comments
