Today I'm feeling troubled by a news story that's been circulating for some weeks now. In at least one of our nation's most prestigeous institutions of higher learning the administrators are doing away with late fees for library books. The reason - it…
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”– Helen Keller Join us! Contributing authors share about their new publication "Wounded Healers." All have stories to tell…
It's been documented there is a lower percentage of heart attacks in the summer. But it means using common sense, when it comes to engaging in physical activity in the heat. Today's blog is a simply a public service health announcement…
"You get a campfire...they start telling their stories. That's the fellowship they want to be in." ~ John Eldridge Summer is officially here! What that means for me is taking my annual trip East. Back to my native soil. Campfire,…
Summer is good for us! It's the time when we are busiest with memory making! Abuzz with doing things we don't ordinarily do during the other seasons of the year. We go about life more actively, eating fresh fruits and vegetables…
“Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.” ~ J. K. Rowling Too much attention is paid in this day and age of social media to negative things that others say and do. I try to be my own gatekeeper and…
"Sometimes superheroes reside in the hearts of small children fighting the big battles." Today is Shout Out Day for a young boy who hopes to find a solution to his medical challenges. He has bravely faced more obstacles than any child…
Research on the power of prayer in healing has nearly doubled in the past 10 years, " says David Larson, MD, MSPH, president of the National Institute for Healthcare Research, a private nonprofit agency. Articles both support and reject the connection between healing…
"He who works with his head and his hands and his heart is an artist." ~ St. Francis Assisi I've been sowing thoughts about faith and personal fulfillment. My latest ponderings have led me to Virtue Science. Have you heard of it?I…
"Gratitude is the energy of faith." ~ Unknown On this day I'm feeling grateful for my blessings to those who have made contributions to my development as a writer simply through their love, interest and friendship. About a week ago I made a discovery…