Robynn

Rude for you. Ok for me.

Have you ever left a message for someone who didn’t return your call/text/email and thought, “HoW RuDe!”? I have to admit, this has happened to me on numerous occasions. The main problem with this attitude is that I do the very same thing, but I don’t consider myself being rude or inconsiderate. Instead, I’m “busy”,Continue reading “Rude for you. Ok for me.”

“Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)

Like it or not, the people you are hanging out with play a big role in regards to wHeRe and WhO you will be in 5 years. Are the people in your life raising you up to help you fulfill your potential or dragging you down? Are they inspiring, positive and motivating or are they negative andContinue reading ““Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)”

Strawberry Shortcake

This is my family’s All-TiMe FaVoRiTe summer dessert. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: SwEeTeNeD StRaWbErRiEs 2 Quarts Strawberries 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar WhiPpEd CrEaM 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar ShoRtcAkeS 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 1/2 Cups Pancake and Baking Mix (such as Bisquick) 3/4 Cup Milk 2 TablespoonsContinue reading “Strawberry Shortcake”

Move On Baby. Move On.

Sometimes you just have to CuT YoUr LoSsEs and move on. Easier said than done, I know. But I’m working on it. My friend, D.J. says to “ReFLecT nOt ReGrEt.” That is how we are to view the past. I don’t know about you, but I get those two switched around from time to time. Here isContinue reading “Move On Baby. Move On.”

Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11”

I’ve heard it said before that there are TwO ThInGs that determine the person you will be in five years: 1.) the books you read and 2.) the people with whom you associate. Week 11 of “The Challenge” focuses on the first element in this equation: ThE BoOkS YoU ReAd. I like to modify thisContinue reading “Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11””

Red, White & Blue!!

Ok, so when it comes to talent, Lara is the one who has got it in the designing and creating category. I am not good at doing that sort of thing. But I was flipping through a Potterybarn catalog and saw this picture of a fLaG. It’s the inspiration: Well, the idea came to me to design and makeContinue reading “Red, White & Blue!!”

Just Because…

I opened my back door and there between the door and the screened storm door was a gift, in the package, with a note that read: “Just Because… Sharon” That was back when I was a single teacher and coach living on a really tight budget. I had been chosen, along with another coach, aContinue reading “Just Because…”

“Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)

Whatever your dream, FiNd SoMeOnE who has already accomplished what you are desiring and learn everything you can from them. Have such a unique idea that you aren’t sure it has ever been done before? Then find someone who has had a unique idea of their own and then had to figure out how to bring itContinue reading ““Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)”

Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju”

On Friday, June 3rd, Lara and I took a road trip from our home in rural southeast Kansas to Kansas City about 2 hours away. The purpose: Shop at “GoOd Ju Ju” an antique shop in downtown Kansas City. I was specifically looking for a table for my back porch. Come along on our journey and see what IContinue reading “Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju””

Write Your Legacy

The year is 2111. Your history has been written. What does yours say? What is your legacy? I think, for me, this may be the single most important aspect of dealing with an All-Or-Nothing mindset – seeing the BiG PiCtUrE. The best way I have found to do this is to “write my legacy.” IContinue reading “Write Your Legacy”