. Organized For A Monster
It snowed recently. It was a big, silent “monster” storm that left some eight inches of snow and was quietly gone before light. We woke up to a good three hours of shoveling work and when we got outside, we didn’t know quite where to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When We’re In A Hurry
I’ve been a hurry a lot these past few weeks. It seems my commitments have stacked themselves one upon another without relief and I am trying to keep too many people happy all at once. As my schedule has tightened, I have noticed that my joy in... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Delayed Response Disorder
I suffer from DRD. Yes, I know that there are many different significant and challenging disorders out there which are serious and require medical attention, counseling, and much training to deal with and overcome. But my disorder just comes with... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When You’re Short on RAM
I’m a forgetter. Yes, I forget to put new checks in the checkbook. I put bread in the oven and walk away and forget that it’s there. I have even boiled eggs until the water is all gone, the bottom of the pan is burnt, and the eggs are all ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Day After Company
I have had company for a few days. Some of it has been here for a week, some just came last a few days ago. Most of it was here yesterday to celebrate a new season in my son’s life. But this morning there is the aftermath. I have a ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Dealing with Double Discouragement
I have a good friend that is morning sick. Yes, she is newly pregnant, the second time, actually, and she isn’t sure she wants to go through with this process again. She has what I call double discouragement. It goes this way… If you have... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Give Me Some Space!
Once in a while, sometimes several times in a single year, we get caught up in some massive project, some major trauma, or even just find that several smaller challenges come all at once into our lives. When they are done, the company is gone, the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Stressed? Withdraw, Regroup, Re-Emerge
I’ve had an interesting week. In fact, it has been one of those weeks which held it’s normal share of disturbances, challenges, and unknowns. But for me, this week was extra heavy in the stress department, probably not so much because of ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 8th, 2010 | 0 comments
. When You Miss Something Important, AGAIN!
Recently it was Education Week at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and I had the privilege of speaking at different home organization sessions. However, because of those preparations and my involvement in getting my printed materials ready, I... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. From Simultaneous to Sequential
It is getting easier and I am getting used to the feelings in my heart, but even as I do, I am learning that when you are in a stressful situation or an unusual place where things are not making much sense, it is best to order yourself in such a way as... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
