

Been to a baby shower lately? Maybe it’s just me, but what used to be fun has now become such an intricately planned, complicated, stressful and expensive event that my social antenna immediately goes on…
During her holiday visit from London my youngest daughter shared concern others had expressed for me, noting a decline in A Thought From Penny postings. My immediate reaction was to respond with a litany if guilt ridden excuses. “Well, you know; I’ve had a total hip replacement and though I’m doing great I’m still…
My early Monday morning dental appointment, following a long night meeting deadlines, had me feeling a bit unappreciative of my dentist as I called for the dogs, ushered them into the house, hurriedly locked the…
I came across this wonderful idea for 2016 on my Facebook page and want to share it with you as we begin this New Year. May your jar overflow! Please take a minute to listen…
How many graduations have you traveled to this month? I arrived home this past week from northern Virginia and the graduation of a granddaughter—Salutatorian may I add!—just in time for Father’s Day weekend with family…
Have you ever noticed how some people celebrate your success while others resent it? I have heard these two types of people described as being “balcony people” and “basement people.” “Balcony people” have a positive…