by Norma Thatcher | Jul 18, 2017 | Inspirational, Leadership, Spiritual, Thought provoking, Words
You don’t hear it used much in this context any longer, but feeling cross means being cranky, grumpy, or grouchy. It implies a general feeling of annoyance. One source cites it as being used mainly with children. Another source says it’s British English, as in, “You...
by Norma Thatcher | May 30, 2017 | Humor, Inspirational, Thought provoking, Words
I’ve been struggling over whether to discontinue the “to my readers” request for feedback at the end of each post. A few of you regularly respond and it causes me happy feelings to know I’ve evoked an emotional or funny response from you. Others have told me they like...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 14, 2017 | Healthy Living, Humor, Inspirational, Public speaking, Thought provoking, Words
Professional football players don’t show up at the stadium fifteen minutes before the game, suit up, and then run onto the field, waiting for the referee to blow the starting whistle. Singers don’t arrive backstage at the concert arena and immediately walk up to the...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 11, 2017 | Family, Inspirational, Love, Spiritual, Thought provoking, Words
We’re all familiar with the story line: Long ago in a faraway kingdom, a baby was born in the palace. Everyone was so excited! But no one was more overjoyed than the twelve fairy godmothers because they were entrusted with each bestowing upon the royal child a special...
by Norma Thatcher | Feb 7, 2017 | Inspirational, Spiritual, Thought provoking, Words
A cross-country train trip in September 2014 provided me an opportunity to catch up on my reading. As usual, when I found something particularly interesting, I jotted it down in a notebook. Author/Speaker/Mentor Michael Hyatt had written a post around 2012 (I told you...
by Norma Thatcher | Jan 17, 2017 | Family, Home, Inspirational, Spiritual, Thought provoking, Words
Part of the historical exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City tells the story of the worldwide sympathy and response to our nation’s tragedy. One section contains cards, letters, and gifts sent to NYC, its fire departments, and rescue teams. One...
