On August 12, 2009 I quietly celebrated my 1 year anniversary of Vegetarianism. It has been an amazing experience, though challenging. Surprisingly, the challenge of the life style change was not difficult. The hardest part of transforming to vegetarianism was dealing with the meat eaters. I was not aware of how seriously the meat eating population views its craft. I still have to be […]
Long Live Crafters
Hello World of Crafters! Hola y bien venido amigos! Two crochet books that I like are: “Get Your Crochet On” by Afya Ibomu and “The Crochet Dude” by Drew Emborsky. Both have great projects that are suitable for various skill levels. I am really pleased to see that so many people are learning crafts. There are a large number of knitting […]
Gratitude And Appreciation
We spend a lot of time and effort focusing on what is wrong in our lives. Somehow we have arrived at the conclusion that the other guy has it all. All of what? We don’t know the answer; it just makes for a good defense when someone actually pauses long enough to listen to our non-productive comments. It is time for each of us to make a commitment […]
Let Your Light Guide You
There is no darkness, only light; we each have our own light source within. Change your vision to unblock that light. In a darkened space, positive thoughts renew the spirit, and bring forth a new outlook. I associate this with the way things look when one enters a darkened theater. For a moment the dark is all […]
Our Times
There appears to be an epidemic of violence in this nation; neighborhoods are slowly being destroyed. Children’s moral and ethical values are lacking; they are using violence as the way to resolve common childhood issues. The turf wars are making it very difficult for normal school activities to be enjoyed by young people. This destruction […]
We Are Headed Toward a Brighter Tomorrow
I am sure everyone is looking forward to the time when we can get our lives back on track. The pandemic has caused many of us to be stressed—physically, emotionally, and financially. Some of us are still trying to stay strong following the loss of loved ones. Children have been taken out of the learning […]
Unsung Heroes Who Influence Our Lives
Heroes are not always found in a big bright spotlight. We are surrounded with, and influenced by unsung heroes that come in to our lives to share their special talents and gifts. They make our lives better. Sometimes they are not noticed or acknowledged at all. Take a moment to light a mental candle for […]
The Clouds
Clouds are generally associated with disappointment, crushed dreams and missed opportunities. When clouds appear, people become so focused on them that they forget–they truly do pass on. The most beautiful and simple reminder of the promise and hope that hides behind clouds is the rainbow that nestles itself among them. So, we don’t even have […]
Reach Out Anyway
Reaching out to others could project you beyond your emotional comfort zone, thus, opening the possibility for rejection–or for an experience that might turn your life around and give you a better prospective. Some of us have the desire to reach out, but are waiting for someone else to take the first step. We sometimes […]
Life’s Obstacles are Building Blocks
Sometimes we place obstacles in our own path. Is that our way of avoiding pending challenges? Challenges condition us—mentally and physically. They give us a chance to tap into the reserve of strength that reveals itself when all other options have been exhausted. The road to success may have various obstacles, but we can maneuver […]