Melissa HayesUpon Reflection,This blog that started as a school assignment at first has turned into a source of calmness and reflection each for me each week. When I…Nov 29, 2017Nov 29, 2017
Melissa HayesThanksgiving Comes but Once a YearGratitude is a word that is used quite often this time of year. Like many others, I am more aware of the blessings in my life this week…Nov 21, 2017Nov 21, 2017
Melissa HayesThe time I pretended to be a modelI was recently asked to help a friend model for her new line of organic, hand-dyed neck scarves for her website launch. I must admit that I…Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Melissa HayesThe Yes ProblemI have a problem. It’s the yes problem. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Let me illustrate with a story. As I was talking with my husband…Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017
Melissa HayesThe Art of Rest and what I learned from the Willy Wonka GrandparentsDo you remember the grandparents from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? What if I told you that they taught me a valuable…Nov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017
Melissa HayesTrading Connectivity for CommunityFor the last three years of my life, Thursday night and Community group have become synonymous. Coincidentally, I am also without my phone…Oct 27, 2017Oct 27, 2017
Melissa HayesBeauty in Unexpected PlacesThis past weekend the women on my mom’s side of the family took our second annual girl’s trip to Brown County, Indiana. My grandmother…Oct 22, 20171Oct 22, 20171