Reflections of a Work-in-Progress Mom
Does opening the doors to your house cause you anxiety? If I’m honest, there still are days when this is true. And I think a lot of stems from the message that things have to be a certain way. Another is actual comments I have heard from guests. I love that Jen Schmidt discusses the Read More …
Lion and tigers and bears, oh my! Hackers and hijackers and “missing out,” oh my! We all have fears. I’m almost positive that even the bravest person has at least one fear. It can be so easy to have an irrational fear of something because what we see all around is news of attacks and Read More …
When it comes to topics like the one of this book, does anyone else’s brain and emotions go all over the place? Well, I’m not one to stir the pot much (that’s why my cooking’s not that great), but as a life-long learner, I read often and so I read. Some things I agree with, Read More …
This book has been recommended to me quite a few times and it has been on my to-buy list for a long time. Now that I have my hands on a copy, I know why!! Since this is the 30th Anniversary edition, I’m not sure how it compares to the older version, but I’m sure Read More …
I frequently have friends ask me what I’m reading or what I recommend, so hopefully, these posts are helpful in giving you some ideas. If there’s a certain topic you’re looking for, let me know and I’ll see if I can direct you to a book. 🙂 UPDATE: Here’s My 2019 Book List >>> joycemoy.com/booklist2019 Read More …
As I was starting to read this book, I realized that I’ve never read a book by Annie Downs. I’ve read her blog posts and social media posts. I have several of her books on my to-eventually-buy-one-day wishlist which is pretty much just a list of all the books on Amazon. I even have friends Read More …
In today’s Pinterest-perfect, Instagram-worthy world, it’s not hard to see why so many people are feeling less-than. It appears everyone else is doing amazing things and going to amazing places. They look like they’re doing okay. But that’s a snippet of their life. Even if that’s not the intention of most people who share on Read More …
I frequently have friends ask me what I’m reading or what I recommend, so hopefully, these posts are helpful in giving you some ideas. If there’s a certain topic you’re looking for, let me know and I’ll see if I can direct you to a book. 🙂 UPDATE: Here’s My 2018 Book List >>> joycemoy.com/booklist2018 (monthly lists Read More …
The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions. It can be the whole range of all the feels from joy to grieve or from anticipation to disappointment. There seem to be so many unspoken rules and expectations when it comes to holidays through traditions passed down through the generations and a flurry of activities. Read More …
Having been out of an “official” student role for more than a decade, I haven’t given much thought to what is going on in the college scene or the future that recent graduates are headed toward. It seems like the times have changed and education is not the same as it used to be. College Read More …