Category Soul

Help for Stressed-Out Moms

Being a mom is what I always wanted to be. I had no career aspirations; I wanted my children, my family, to be my “job.”

I started out getting my wish and was a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. I had no idea how hard that was going to be. The isolation, the constant need for my attention. I also had no idea it would take its toll on the relationship with my husband.

Of course, the economy crashing, didn’t help things and the stress from it all was overwhelming. At the time, even though I was choosing to stay home with my kids I still wanted to contribute financially and taught piano lessons, found ways to earn money online and started a travel agency business.

Juggling work and home WHEN you work from home is a WHOLE other ballgame...

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The Problem With Judging a Book by Its Cover

I’m sure you know the old adage, “Never judge a book by its cover,” yes?

Does that keep you from doing it?

Despite the old wisdom of that statement, I’m finding that many people choose to ignore it.

Case in point: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

The title alone would have you believe that Maleficent is evil. I mean, it is in the title, is it not?

I personally loved the first movie. The different perspective that was given on an iconic character we’ve known, but not truly known, since our childhood.

The first film with Angeline Jolie gave us a different look at the character and showed us her softer side. And showed us why she became “evil” in the first place.

But I don’t think she was ever evil and the second film showcased that fact even more.

And yet . . ...

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