by Norma Thatcher | Apr 13, 2019 | Inspirational, Interesting information, Spiritual
Fictional character Jack Reacher said something like this when looking out into the dark: It’s what everyone fears, whether they realize it or not…that thought that just maybe there’s something out there that’s going to get them. Being afraid of the dark is usually a...
by Norma Thatcher | Apr 6, 2019 | Healthy Living, Interesting information
A friend was recently lamenting that her hands look older than her face does. She’s in her late 50s. “How did THIS (holding up the backs of her hands to me) happen?!” We may not consciously think much about our hands. But our hands are out there, taking the brunt of...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 30, 2019 | Healthy Living, Interesting information
Sometimes when I’m driving, I suddenly realize that my head is sticking out in a forward position, almost as if there is something stuck on the windshield that I’m trying to see. I’ll pull my chin back in and straighten my posture. That lasts for a few minutes until I...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 19, 2019 | Inspirational, Interesting information, Public speaking, Thought provoking
My little town has been blessed with an independent book store on Main Street. The Old Town Open Book had a soft opening last Friday. They sold 1700 volumes in six hours! The store was so busy it couldn’t even close on time; the local online paper reported the store...
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...