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Top Five Life Tips at 95

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

Happy 95th Birthday,  Bert! Bert brightens my day with his exuberance. His smile is a dazzler. Bert lives alone in a cozy house. I love to visit. As a Type A gal, I enjoy doing little acts of kindness for him. I clean his home and wash his laundry and dance across the living room to his … Continue reading Top Five Life Tips at 95

Lisa’s Life List

January 21, 2020January 24, 2020 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 11 Comments

She was one of my extra moms.  Our daughters were buddies from kindergarten through high school.  Our homes were interchangeable. It was easy to share children. I was speechless when I found out Lisa had cancer.  It was one of those moments your mind is racing with an echoing, "WHY, WHY, WHY?" God and Lisa … Continue reading Lisa’s Life List

Four Tips to Deal with Worry -What the Baby Taught Me

January 10, 2020 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

“Behold. I am making all things new.” - Rev. 25:1 I’ve been so privileged to spend time with my granddaughter in this new year. The baby and God are teaching me a lot about coping with worry, anxiety and fear. So...Here’s my checklist! Coping with Worry ...What the Baby Taught Me 1. Stay Close - … Continue reading Four Tips to Deal with Worry -What the Baby Taught Me

Success in 2020 ! A Checklist!

December 29, 2019January 3, 2020 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 8 Comments

As I gaze at the cascading fields of golden corn stubble on this quiet, misty farm morning, I think about how life is fluid. You can remain in a space for a time...but you can’t grip the things you love and hold on to them forever. They move. We move. Life changes and God calls … Continue reading Success in 2020 ! A Checklist!

Easy Cheddar Broccoli Soup!

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

The Type A Lady cannot cook.  At least that’s what I tell Church Ladies who want me to whip up potluck items.  Cmon...assign me the bread order, people. BUT - I’m “Nesting” here in NYC with my children and their new baby.  This is inspiration to try to cook...sooooo - Here I GOOOO! Special thanks … Continue reading Easy Cheddar Broccoli Soup!

Six Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

Nope, I don’t have my dazzling holiday dress on. My home is not accented with fall leaves and pumpkins. I’m wearing sweatpants. I’m painting walls. I’m sleeping on the floor of a Brooklyn apartment while waiting for the birth of my first grandchild. YUP...the holidays are going to be a bit different this year. That’s … Continue reading Six Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress

Duck! Top Ten Marriage Tips

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

God knows when I need a reminder so today He sent me a sermon based on Ephesians 5:21.                           I get it, God.  Thanks!  I gotta remember to DUCK.  -Good grief, you’d think I’d have this memorized by now.  I’ve been married 35 years.  I … Continue reading Duck! Top Ten Marriage Tips

The Big Three At 63…or…Advice to the 63 Year Old ME

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 10 Comments

OK...I admit it.  Today is my 63rd birthday.                                     This morning I took one look at myself in the mirror and groaned. Truth be told, I was feeling            a little sorry       … Continue reading The Big Three At 63…or…Advice to the 63 Year Old ME

Mom Tips…from Gran

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 4 Comments

Wowsers! Whoopee! The Type A Lady is going to be a grandma! I’m over the top excited and as always, overthinking the process. (After all, I’m Type A!) I’m not sure about this grandma stuff...I’m even rethinking the name...but I LOVE the concept! GRAN! That’s it! I’ll be “GRAN” in tribute to my great grandmother … Continue reading Mom Tips…from Gran

Tips to Deal With Life’s Floods

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 21 Comments

My Sunday hike by the flooding Mississippi got me thinking.  We all experience floods in our lives:  unexpected situations which sweep through our lives, uprooting routine and confusing our plans.  Sometimes all we can do is hold on, tread water... and pray. We can be flooded with fear, flooded with pain, even flooded with joy. … Continue reading Tips to Deal With Life’s Floods

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