Author Archives: Barbara

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Our last blog focused on gossip. This time we will talk about rumors. On the surface, it may appear these are the same thing. While there is a distinct overlap, there are … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren The old television show Hee-Haw had a humorous segment with four women called the Gossip Girls singing something like this… “Now, we’re not ones to go ’round spreadin’ rumors, Why, really we’re … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren   I recently read an article about a woman who wanted her husband to put his dirty clothes in the laundry hamper instead of dropping them on the floor. The author went … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren We live in a society where people do not want to accept responsibility for their actions. If people spill hot coffee on themselves, it’s the restaurant’s fault for making the coffee too … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren Each New Year we make resolutions to help us change our lives for the better. Although we usually have every intention of keeping them, all too soon they are abandoned because change is hard. Most of us … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren People keep or observe Christmas for a few reasons. For adults, it’s a time for families to get together. For parents, it’s a time to give gifts to their children. For children, it’s … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Most of us are in the midst of Christmas shopping. Choosing the right gift for someone can be a challenge. Those of us who don’t have money to buy expensive gifts to lavish … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   After doing a little Christmas shopping at Costco, I smiled at a middle-aged woman who was going in as I was heading for the parking lot. (Actually, I don’t know how old … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Our brains were designed to be social. Studies show the gray matter between our ears is actually busy every moment, picking up messages and responding. Two-time Pulitzer nominee Daniel Goreman reinforces this in … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up.  Then he added, “…but don’t call me and … Continue reading →