10 Ways to Be Kind to Your Neighbor

It’s the time of year that people make resolutions–things they hope to achieve in the coming year. I don’t like the word “resolutions” because I can never seem to keep them, but I do like the word “goals.” One of my goals for...

Reframing Words — An Easy DIY

I am not a big decorator of all-things-Valentine. In fact, many would be surprised to find out that I rarely decorate for any of the holidays beyond Christmas (of COURSE I decorate for that season…my kids would do it if I didn’t…scratch that…in recent years, they have...

Rooted and Grounded

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Home is where the heart is”? Have you ever watched the movie? It’s a real tear-jerker, as Natalie Portman plays Novalee Nation, a pregnant teenager stranded in WalMart with only $5.55 in her pocket. I am in the middle of the book right...

The Koselig Spirit

It’s a dreary day, it’s 4:00 p.m., and despite large windows all around, it’s getting dark in my house. All my Christmas decorations are put away, and I’m feeling a little…off. This time of year – the cold, the darkness – gets hard for me. Although I consider myself a...

You Matter

Have you ever noticed how some people just naturally have a loud personality? No matter where they go or who they are around, they are known for being the life of the party. How about the people who seem to naturally have thick skin? They easily take charge and never...