Kathleen Long's Blog

During a recent book club visit, we got to talking about choices, and dreams, and waiting. Why is it that we so often put off our dreams? Our goals? Our bucket list items? Yes, sometimes the wait is inevitable. The timing is off. The money is short. The goal seems wildly out of reach. But when is the timing ever perfect? The money not needed elsewhere? The goal easy? Isn’t it the very nature of a worthy goal that it be something we have to work for? The discussion left me thinking about my

The quote in today’s graphic is one I’ve used previously. It’s also the image I see each time I stare at my computer’s desktop screen. I think this quote rocks. I don’t know about you, but there are countless things I want to do that I just haven’t done. Perhaps I never will do them. Or perhaps I simply need to be better organized—more efficient in my approach to my goals. Don’t get me wrong. I make lists. Lots of lists. My lists are everywhere—kitchen counter, kitchen table, desk. They cover

In our world, today marks the Monday morning following our long spring break. Ours was a spring break filled with nothing…and everything. A lot like life, if you think about it. As I look back on the past ten days, there may be much to shake my head at, but there are even more moments to be thankful for. My daughter—the 10yo to those of you who follow me on Facebook—drew this picture the morning after a tree landed on our house during a storm squall. Isn’t it great? Some people may see the tree

This article was originally published in the COURIER-POST newspaper on January 1, 2001. As the New Year begins, I’m sure we all find ourselves making resolutions that we have every intention of keeping. We’ll lose 10 pounds. We’ll exercise more. We’ll eat better. We’ll donate more to charity. But will we be good people? Will we be kind? Caring? Concerned? Will we make a difference in the lives of those around us?   This year, I resolve to make a difference. I resolve to learn from a lesson

If you follow me on Facebook, you'll know I love motivational and inspirational quotes. So, while I wait for September to settle down a bit before I start regularly blogging, here's a quote to get you thinking...and believing!   Watch this page for weekly posts. And, if you're interested in video blogs, drop me an email using the form below. Join my private Facebook page to see the real me...scary as that may be.[image error]