by Patti Miinch | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nearly a year ago, the issue of forgiveness arose full force in my life. I chose to privately extend forgiveness to 3 women who had repeatedly intentionally hurt me, and I sincerely sought forgiveness from a loved one who I had hurt deeply. As I dealt with forgiving...
by Patti Miinch | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
While we may not want to face it, the simple truth is that yesterday’s choices — of other people to a very small degree perhaps, but overwhelmingly our own — have led us to be what we are and where we are today. Consequently, it’s really very simple. If you are happy...
by Patti Miinch | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I first began blogging years ago, I did so for one 3-pronged reason. I had always loved to write and to write not just for myself but for others. Intertwined with those loves was my life-goal of having at least one book published. Every published writer, editor,...
by Patti Miinch | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I’m struggling.” The text I received from a dear friend a few weeks ago repeated two words I hear quite often when speaking to primetimer friends. And while there are many reasons people “struggle” — health issues, financial woes, strained relationships, etc — that...
by Patti Miinch | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Eclipse-mania has been especially high in my hometown for the past week or so. The climax came when people not only from all over the country, but all over the world, visited my small town of about 39,000 to enjoy 4 minutes of 100% totality. My hostess, other guests,...
