I feel the world needs a lot more grace and a lot less judgement.   So I’ve been thinking how I contribute to that. I should never judge another person’s motives, heart or intent.  I can’t...

My mother-in-law, Betty, had a quiet and gentle spirit, and never said anything that wasn’t positive.  So, I remember the few exceptions vividly.  When I first met my in-laws, they were avid bridge players...

When my son was in first or second grade, he had a teacher that should have retired many years earlier.  One day his class was late coming out of the school.  I watched anxiously until I saw...

I’m new to being a Yaya (grandmother).  Our eldest grandson is eight and his little brother six.  I was looking through old picture albums recently when I realized just how much I’ve used my...

I parked at the end of the parking lot, so I could get a few more steps in while I was doing my errands.  When I came back, I noticed a pile of fast-food wrappers visible above the window on the passenger...

This week I read yet more research confirming how we judge the world based on our first impression.  It’s been called the anchor point or the impression fallacy.  It made me stop and evaluate...