by Norma Thatcher | Mar 16, 2019 | Interesting information, Thought provoking
I’m a note-taker. When I attend a meeting, presentation, or class, you can bet that pen and paper go with me. When I teach a class, within the first five minutes I am recommending note-taking to my students. Studies show that we’re more likely to have long-term...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 13, 2019 | Interesting information, Thought provoking
Since I don’t watch the news or live television, I’m not the person to turn to for pop culture information or the latest show business buzz. But I couldn’t avoid seeing the online much-ado about Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper singing their nominated song Shallow live at...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 10, 2019 | Healthy Living, Interesting information, Thought provoking
My spot of Virginia had an end-of-winter snowfall on Friday. The temperature was just right to produce picture-perfect snow; every single tree branch and bush was deliciously and thickly coated in white. The soggy marsh that’s supposed to be my yard was painted a...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 6, 2019 | Inspirational, Spiritual, Thought provoking
The beginning of Lent marks the season of getting ourselves ready for Easter. Many Christians view it as a time of increased or contemplative prayer. Others consider it a space to pare down the busyness of our lives and minds to focus on our faith. According to...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 2, 2019 | Interesting information, Thought provoking
When my husband and I have finished a restaurant meal and the server attempts to hand my husband the check, he has a standard response as he gestures toward me: “Please give it to the Vice President of Finance.” My husband is perfectly capable of reviewing the bill,...