December 11, 2022: On the Wings of a Butterfly
In a world that too often feels full of conflict and strife, it can be disheartening thinking that we can make a difference, to turn the tide of despair over the amount of negativity, prejudice and horrific events that seems
March 5, 2022: Talismans of Hope
What is the definition of peace? 1 : freedom or a period of freedom from public disturbance or war. 2 : a quiet and calm state of mind. 3 : agreement and harmony among people. 4 : an agreement to end a
November 7, 2021: The Courage of Hope
Definition of Hope: NOUN* 1‘I had high hopes of making the Olympic team’ SYNONYMS: aspiration, desire, wish, expectation, ambition, aim, plan, dream, daydream, pipe dream, longing, yearning, craving, hankering 2‘most of us begin married life filled with hope’SYNONYMS: hopefulness, optimism, expectation, expectancy,
Halloween: October 31: The Not So Scary Thing About Kindness
Lately, all we seem to hear about in the news, are distressing events occurring within a society seemingly in a state of chaos. Pandemic statistics, political divisiveness, economic woes, weather disasters, and the negative news goes on. The
September 19, 2021: Making A Difference
"We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world"-Heidi Wills It seems as if our whole news cycle continues to be filled with dismaying and disturbing stories. Acts of kindness and
June 23, 2019: Making A Difference
"Never underestimate the valuable and important difference you make in every life you touch for the impact you make today has a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow.” Leon Brown My husband Ron hikes with our two golden retrievers every day.
April 28, 2019: Decluttering: The Fine Art of Letting Go and Holding On
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”-– Havelock Ellis We made a commitment in January, to begin the process of decluttering and organizing our household. When we sold the home we had
March 17, 2019: Searching for Four-Leaf Clovers
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." Desmond Tutu Did you know that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover in a typical patch is about one