Harvesting Others Joy
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt Above: Artist Tom Lockhart A few weekends ago I harvested joy. It was a gift of one…
Invested in Family
"Blood makes you related, loyalty makes you family." ~ Unknown Today I'd like to open my heart to say thank you to my sisters-in-laws and brother-in law for their loyalty to the family. They and their children have all stepped…
Memories of Substance
"Love, above all things, is a commitment to your choice." ― Rob Liano A few Saturdays ago, my husband and I witnessed the wedding of two people who are very near and dear to us. The emotions of the bride and groom were…
Firm Foundations
It's seems like prophetic stuff! All the natural weather disasters happening in this country and around the world are taxing FEMA and other relief and charitable organizations to the hilt. Praises for the good Samaritans who are willing to sacrifice in order to save the…
Echoes of Heart Music
"To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul."- Eugene Louis (Luigi) Faccuito The calm after the storm... It's been a whirlwind week! Over the next few days, I'll be attentive to my recollections of…
Celebration of Life
My husband and I were asked to participate in our son's wedding this past weekend. He and his wife asked us to select a reading for the ceremony. In pouring over different types…
Pattern for Smartness
In learning you will teach, in teaching you will learn. ~ Phil Collins One day a knock came at the door. Moxie went to open it and it was old Miss Eunice standing in a downpour. "Moxie, dear, it's a…
Colorful Entrance
Joy is the feeling of grinning on the inside. ~ Dr. Melba Colgrove Before I even stepped inside, I was prattling! "I should have known I'd be met by a riot color outside," I said to Jackie as she came…
An Entrepreneur’s Road Map
"Follow what you are geniunely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination." ~ Diane Sawyer Lately, I've been hungering for more stories whose essential ingredients is goodness. Have you heard about the woman from New Zealand on a …
A Few Miles in My Shoes
"Where have you been? I haven't seen you around so much," someone said to me recently. "I've been busy. Really busy!" I replied. "I've got lots going on." Trying to keep to a walking schedule has been difficult. I must admit…