I’m one of those people who never knew what was around the next corner.  I love finding new opportunities with the excitement and challenges they present.  As for goals, my only real life-long goal I can remember is to make enough money to balance my checkbook and enjoy life.  OK, so I won’t be a multi-billionaire with a goal like this, but I’m comfortable with that. So now, I’m middle-aged, college educated, mother of three boys,...

Have you ever got a thorn stuck in your finger?  The deep invisible ones are the most aggravating.  My first instinct is to dig it out.  Even then, there can be a tiny speck left unseen.  Eventually, a sore spot forms and reddens, a painful reminder that the thorn is still there.  You keep rubbing your fingers over the spot knowing what’s inside.  All you can do is to wait for your body to push it up and out.  Soon a puss pocket...