THE GIFT OF HELPING

Shut the Front Door!

dkillo — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:42:51 +0000

“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass – grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.” - Mother [...]

The Comfort Zone

dkillo — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:04:50 +0000

With apologies to Rod Serling: You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey to a dreadful place where you hyperventilate as your heart pounds, you break into a cold sweat and you have to do things you don’t like. You are leaving…The Comfort Zone. My [...]

Who Are Your Minions?

dkillo — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:36:26 +0000

We took the kids to see the movie Despicable Me last weekend. The trailer looked funny, and the film had already reached blockbuster status (as of this writing, it has grossed $209,287,345.00 — $32.00 of which was our humble contribution). It was a fun movie, but our teens are getting to an age where it’s not enough [...]

The Most Important Thing to Know Before You Sleep With Someone

dkillo — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:34:31 +0000

What’s the most important thing you should know before you sleep with someone? (It could help determine your compatibility.) It’s the person’s favorite position. No, I’m not talking about sex. Get your mind out of the gutter. This is a family show. I’m talking about sleeping position. Real sleep. Eyes closed, slight drooling, restfully dreaming [...]

From Worrier to Warrior in 2 Easy Steps

dkillo — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:57:27 +0000

Ready? #1. Change the O in Worrier to an A. #2. Change the E to O. WOARRIEOR. Okay, that was a little simplistic. But there are ways to combat worrying and to empower yourself that are almost as easy. I come from a long line of worriers. Generations in my family have fretted about monumental issues [...]

Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kuana’ike

dkillo — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:48:01 +0000

Kuana’ike (koo-AH-nah-EE-kay) = perspective. Sometimes a change in environment helps us gain a little perspective and appreciation for our lives. We recently took a trip to Hawaii thanks to years of saving up frequent flyer miles and having relatives who live there with a spare bedroom. Our 50th state is a mix of cultures, much more of [...]

TSA = Try Smiling Anyway

dkillo — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:51:14 +0000

Ah, isn’t it fun to fly? My favorite part is the security check in…not. It’s just about all I can do to get my shoes off and remove my quart-size bag of cosmetics, hand santizer and other various liquids in their liliputian containers from my purse, while we are herded through the security chute like cattle. All [...]

The Worst Jobs Can Be The Best Teachers

dkillo — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:34:02 +0000

My son starts his very first summer job tomorrow. He’ll be doing light maintenance and clean-up at our local beach and park. And he is psyched because it means he’ll be earning his very own money. I remember my very first summer job and that same feeling of exhilaration. Someone valued what few skills I [...]

Don’t be silly. Wait, it’s okay.

dkillo — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:52:08 +0000

Yesterday, my kids were dancing through the house singing a song called Bananaphone. It’s a little ditty that is one part “The Name Game,” and another part puns with nonsensical lyrics that would make Dr. Seuss proud. Released years ago by Raffi, beloved children’s entertainer from recent decades, the song is still a big hit with elementary [...]

How to Get Your Man to Help Around the House More

dkillo — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:02:04 +0000

Okay, all or most of my male readers just clicked this post closed. But guys, if you are intrepid enough (and confident in your masculinity), stick with me. I’ll have something just for you at the end of the blog. At our house, my husband and I have a sort of division of chores. I handle indoors, [...]