Jack Walker Moss, is the late father of Dr. Ron Moss, who is our friend and mentor to our daughters.
Jack Moss framed this poem by Rudyard Kipling and gifted it to many, many people over his lifetime to thank them for their acts of class. He was a real class act himself.
Class never runs scared. It is sure-footed and confident. It can handle anything that comes along.
Class has a sense of humor. It knows a good laugh is the best lubricant for oiling the machinery of human relations.
I sit in my ergonomic office chair gazing out my window at a beautiful tree line. It’s a welcomed mental break from considering a particular client’s challenge and outlining a new book. My eyes catch my favorite painting of my father’s, the Dove of Peace, neatly placed under an arched window.
With two kids home from college and a full family of five back in the nest, we have been enjoying several family activities to kick off the summer. One of them included a trip to the new bowling alley on a rainy day this past weekend.
The genius bowling alley designers decided to help players pass the time waiting for their turn by adding bowling trivia and one-liners under the screens that displayed the scores. And it worked!
So, we thought we share a few of one-liners with you:
A surcee (sir’-chee) is a small unexpected gift. It’s a southern word that is infrequently written but spoken by my dear friend, the late Jan Miranda.
Jan always brought a token of friendship to our lunches. Little did I know that the Monday before her passing, we would share our last lunch, precious conversation and our final exchange of surcees.
Only one day a year is officially dedicated to celebrating Moms. However, since it is the hardest everyday job on Earth, it only seems right to show our appreciation every day.
I hope all the Mom readers have an awesome day. If you are not a Mom, let your Mom know you appreciate her!
Enjoy this rapid-fire tribute to Moms and have a Happy Mother's Day!
The holiday season, year-end crunch, new year expectations – they place heavy demands on our minds and bodies. I have always remembered a simple acronym to help me prevent the negative effects of stressful times: HALT.
Avoid getting too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (excuse me while I grab a bite and vent to a friend, then take a nap!).
Bottom line: take care of yourself – physically, socially, spiritually and emotionally.
So, even though this is the time of year to go-go-go, make sure you HALT to ensure you are at your best.
