As you approach the holiday season, remember to appreciate what you already have, that’s when you realize how well off you really are… If you want it bad enough, you will continue to pursue it—even against all odds If you feel like you are standing still—you probably are; continue moving forward because if you’re standing […]
You Talkin’ to Me…or are You Talkin’ on the Phone?
Grin and Bear it 😀 I like talking on my cell phone as much as anyone else, but sometimes we need to put our phones down just long enough to see what is going on around us. If it appears that someone is talking to me, I assume he or she is on the phone, […]
Take the Time to Teach Children Crafts
Technology has provided so many electronic gadgets for adults and children to use for entertainment and education. People of all ages enjoy using smart phones and computers; some thought they would never have use for those “fancy gadgets.” We should all embrace and enjoy the advancing technological offerings. Every now and then we need to […]
It Still Takes a Village to Raise a Child…
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. One definition of a village is: “a community of people, smaller than a town” A thesaurus provides several other words that can be used when referring to a village; a few are quite common–precinct, ward, parish, and suburb. Many of us live […]
Life’s Obstacles Serve as Building Blocks to Growth and Success
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 […]
Invest in Your Child’s Future–Teach Healthy Eating Habits
Because the internet has made it so easy for us to accomplish countless tasks without having to leave our home or office, I believe more peaple have developed poor eating habits, and weight issues. Many people do not exercise regularly, or spend time engaging in physical activities. Michelle Obama has cited that lack of physical […]
The Clouds are There Just to Get Our Attention
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 […]
Laughter is Still the Best Medicine…
Somestimes it helps to see humor in your shortcomings and blunders–this is a true story: The GPS Lady and Me I have always had a problem finding my way around; it doesn’t matter whether I am walking, driving, or on public transportation, I manage to get lost. However, when I purchased a GPS navigation device, […]
Reflections
TODAY Today I love my life. Today my modest quarters are more adequate than at any other time. Today the sky is more beautiful than on other days. Today my music is so clear, and is more meaningful than the last time I listened. Today I want to tell someone, “Have a great day!” Today […]
Community Pride
Communities foster habits to encourage residents to maintain their properties and surroundings. Setting specific standards for the neighborhood is one way this is conveyed; there are positive and negative reactions to this strategy. Guidelines are set so that the community operates uniformly. Specifically, the village requires that residents maintain their dwellings and the grounds surrounding […]