Have you had some unexpected schedule changes this week due to the snow or ice? In many parts of the US, winter has shown its force, to the delight of many school children who have gotten several days off of school. Surprisingly, my kids were not happy the second day that school was canceled becauseContinue reading “Snow Blocks, Ice Blocks, and Mental Blocks”
Author Archives: Lisa Scott
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Traditions. We all have them, from religious rituals to which kind of stuffing you expect with your Thanksgiving turkey. Traditions are, by definition, customs that are handed down from one generation to the next. But is it possible to start new traditions? I have heard that with children, something becomes a tradition if you doContinue reading “Happy Rosh Hashanah!”
EENS: Early Empty Nest Syndrome
Wow! It’s been quiet in my house this week. Too quiet, in fact. All three kids are away at camps so my husband and I have the house to ourselves. We were pretty excited about it – for about a day. Why is it that when your kids are finally old enough to go awayContinue reading “EENS: Early Empty Nest Syndrome”
Flying Solo: Reflections on The Soloist
I think I am Hollywood’s dream audience member – I am profoundly moved by stories that I see played out on the big screen, particularly if I know they are true. While my filmmaker- wannabe husband is analyzing the lighting and camera angles, I am completely caught up in the story -Â identifying with characters,Continue reading “Flying Solo: Reflections on The Soloist”
Shining through the Chaos
Three Days. A thousand entrepreneurs. One unforgettable experience. That was the tagline for Ali Brown‘s Shine event, held November 5-7 in Las Vegas, which I was privileged to attend after having won a scholarship by submitting a video about myself and my business. And for me it was an unforgettable and truly life-changing experience. IContinue reading “Shining through the Chaos”
Reflections in a Coffee Mug
Okay, I admit it. I like to be appreciated. I have always prided myself on not needing “the approval of man”, and have relied on my own sense of self-worth and the belief that if I was doing what God called me to, then that should be enough. But, I was betrayed. By a coffeeContinue reading “Reflections in a Coffee Mug”
The Secret Garden
A mysterious garden hidden behind a high brick wall, a key stashed away in a forgotten room, and a young, bored and curious girl set the stage for an exciting and engaging story. My favorite childhood novel was Francis Hodgson Burnett’s classic The Secret Garden. I think at the time I was drawn in byContinue reading “The Secret Garden”
Helping the Orphans
My boys came home from a youth group retreat yesterday tired, hungry, and talking about orphans. While I had hoped that the weekend would have a spiritual impact on them, I wasn’t expecting this. “Did you know,” my oldest reported, “that if only 7 % of the Christians in the world would adopt an orphanContinue reading “Helping the Orphans”
Virtual School
As my 25 year high school reunion approaches, I’m thinking about how our world has changed over the years. One of my prized graduation gifts was a huge, silver boombox that probably weighed 10 pounds…complete with radio, stereo sound, and cassette player. It provided hours of enjoyment through college and beyond.  And now my 12Continue reading “Virtual School”
Summer’s End
After a summer away adjusting to life in the sandwich generation and debating how to balance the blog and the new business, I decided that the blog was too therapeutic to ignore any longer. My thoughts the last few months have created a traffic jam in my brain, and the occasional leaks of incoherent ramblingsContinue reading “Summer’s End”