September 15, 2024: Choosing Tolerance In Times of Turmoil
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOLERANCE. 1. : willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own. In 1799, Patrick Henry in his last public speech, uttered the famous words, "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", a phrase originated
June 5, 2022: Sweet Peace
This week brought a whole new onslaught of heartbreaking news from mass shootings to the war in Ukraine. Inspired by a heartfelt wish for peace in today's tumultuous world, Silversmith Ron created a one-of-a-kind, two-sided pendant this week, he
August 30, 2020: A Healing Gift of Kindness
Our country is barreling towards an increasingly, acrimonious political climate, with politicians resorting to brutal name calling and the spread of damaging misinformation to destroy the integrity and reputation of their opponents. The news in general seems to focus on the
July 5, 2020: The Freedom of Choices
Celebrations for Fourth of July in 2020 were different reflecting the dramatic changes that have occurred worldwide. In the first half of 2020, we've witnessed the devastation of a world wide pandemic and its destructive impact on our
June 21, 2020: Lessons From Our Fathers
Father's Day is a traditional day honoring fatherhood, celebrating the bonds of paternal relationships, as well as the influence of fathers in society. With all of the social unrest in our country right now, I have thought a lot
October 27, 2019: Dare to be Different
adjective: normal Learn to pronounce:nor·mal /ˈnôrməl/ 1. conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou In a world that too often demands conformity,