by Joy Thacker | Feb 18, 2014
by Joy Thacker | Feb 8, 2014
They always bring us a smile . . . the funny valentine’s with the cute clever sayings. They delight us. Likewise, the endearing words our young children exclaim charm us. I created a simple system for collecting my children’s funny sayings that has...
by Joy Thacker | Feb 1, 2014
My excited playful husband beckoned my youngest son to dash outside with him and sled down the nearest hill. I was watching them out the kitchen window while washing dishes. I only had a few more and wanted to get them done. Then it dawned on me. Until...
by Joy Thacker | Dec 31, 2013
Every fiber of my being exploded with joy as I requested measurement of the plain black fabric. This easy Christmas gift purchase from the local fabric store, needed no further cutting, sewing, or gluing. While this in itself can be cause for rejoicing,...
by Joy Thacker | Dec 4, 2013
I overheard this conversation, not long ago, in a gathering of little girls. I want an iPhone for Christmas!” cried one ten-year-old. Another exclaimed, “Me, I want a Tablet!” “Oh, I want an iPad!” squealed the excited nine-year-old girl. Just as thrilled, the last...
by Joy Thacker | Nov 27, 2013
I have a few friends who post daily gratitudes on Facebook for the month of November. Even though I was not the one being thanked or the one doing the thanking, when I read these posts my spirit lifted and I felt more cheerful. Gratitude is powerful. Simply being...
