by Linda Patten | Jan 8, 2014 | Lessons in Learning
When I was a young girl, my mother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. At that time, women went into the traditional jobs of teaching, nursing, or administration. My mother was in administration and that was the role model I had of the working woman. Most...
by Linda Patten | Jan 1, 2014 | Lessons in Learning
Most people you know talk about their obsession with chocolate; that they would do anything for a piece of great chocolate or a great chocolate drink. Well, for me, that obsession is with caramel. It needs to be exceptional to say the least and in some cases, it...
by Linda Patten | Dec 25, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
In Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye sings about “Tradition.” To mankind, winter brings a plethora of celebrations – holidays. Each holiday has its rituals and its meanings. The holiday season is a time for family and friends as well as for contemplation on what the year...
by Linda Patten | Dec 18, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
While this maybe the season for being grateful, this act is something which should be thought about and expressed every day of your life. Many years ago, I started a Gratitude Journal. This was at a time when I was struggling with fibromyalgia, when a recession had...
by Linda Patten | Dec 4, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
My senior year in college, I took the January interim in Europe. It was probably one of the most eye-opening experiences I have had. I had traveled extensively through the eastern United States with my family. I was a good traveler and had seen many historic sites...
by Linda Patten | Nov 27, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
In 2012, my family and I went through some very significant changes. We downsized from a 3700 square house in which we had lived for 18 years to a 973 square foot apartment. Part of this move was due to the economy (money) and part was due to the fact that my...
