Why is it that dogs bark at the Mailman? Ever since we got my dog Buddy almost 2 years ago, he has always barked at the mailman*. I did not think much about it until one day, while I was on phone with a friend of mine, Buddy started barking loudly and profusely. I looked … Continue reading Tinkle in the Mailbox
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Importance of Important Days
Why is it important to be with friends and family on their important days? Everybody is so busy these days that no one has time to talk to anyone except maybe with a parent or a sibling on a daily basis. We may talk to some friends on a regular basis, but trying to schedule … Continue reading Importance of Important Days
Why is it important to offer Prayers?
For many Americans, every day is a day of prayer. According to a 2014 Pew Research Center survey: More than half (55%) of Americans say they pray every day, while 21% say they pray weekly or monthly and 23% say they seldom or never pray. Even among those who are religiously unaffiliated, 20% say they … Continue reading Why is it important to offer Prayers?
It’s us together
Why is it important to have goals higher than ourselves? If our goal is to start a business, get a particular job, get married or a myriad of other goals, we work hard for them and with luck, most times we succeed in accomplishing our goals. Soon after, we realize that circumstances in our life … Continue reading It’s us together
Why is it important to look back?
"If she looks back, it means she loves you". How often have you heard this dialogue in the movies or with friends advising each other. This act of looking back does not just play out in the romantic scenarios. It also plays out in our day to day life, such as when a guest walks … Continue reading Why is it important to look back?
Rituals
Why is it that we have Rituals? Rituals have importance for all of us. They help us connect and belong. By following the rituals of our religion, we feel connected to our religion, by following the rituals of festivals, we feel part of the festivals, and so on. Sometimes rituals take over our entire life. … Continue reading Rituals
Sorry
Why is it so hard for some people to say "sorry"? We all make mistakes and if we are wise and lucky enough, we recognize it. In that case, we have the option of either to not care, to say sorry, to do something to fix the mistake or to do something else to make … Continue reading Sorry
Reluctant to Connect
Why is it so hard to stay in touch with relatives even though we want to? They say that family bonds, especially with our relatives and cousins, are so strong that even if we don't see or talk with each other for years when we do connect, its as if we were never apart. I … Continue reading Reluctant to Connect
Your Curb Appeal
Why is it that houses are like people? As I was driving home after dropping my son to his karate place, I noticed that of the 2 houses in my neighborhood that were on sale, one of them was under contract and the other one wasn't. Both these houses went on sale around the same … Continue reading Your Curb Appeal
Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
Why is it that we start loving our pets as much as we love our family members? My daughter and son may get jealous of each other if they erroneously believe that I am showering more love on one or the other. But they are never jealous of our little dog Buddy. We got Buddy … Continue reading Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
A Mothers Chronicle 