Category Archives: Inspirational

Gratitude Comes In a Million Ways!

It’s been said that if we truly counted our blessings, we may never again have to think about our sorrows.  Counting blessings is like stacking up reasons to be grateful.  If we planted a flower, for instance, for every time … Continue reading

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Patriot Day 9/11

“On … Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that terrible morning nor will we forget how Americans responded in New York City, … Continue reading

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Holiday: Happy Hug Day!

It’s HUG DAY!  Yes!  That’s right!  It’s the best day of the year because you can walk up to anyone, almost anyone, and give them an adorable embrace for no reason at all and then move on…with a smile on … Continue reading

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Holiday: Happy Friendship Day!

The Lens of Friends The word “friend” is probably laden with as many nuances of meaning as the word “love.”  After all, we have a wide variety of people in our lives that we might by some definition call friends, … Continue reading

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Your August Birthday

If you’re an August birthday baby, you’re an enthusiastic, energetic, honest and optimistic person.  Like the strong leader you are, you inspire those around you to greatness, tapping into the best they have to offer and reminding them of their … Continue reading

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Sun, Sand and an Ocean Breeze – A Vacation for the Soul!

Do you hear it?  There’s a sound of calypso drums setting the tropical breezes in motion, giving happy feet to those who wander across the wet sandy beach looking for little shells, those mementos of the moment.  A little laughter … Continue reading

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Happy July 4th!

July 4th — Then and Now Freedom spread across our new-born nation, Independence sparked and stirred imagination, Declarations read aloud, In cities strong and proud, Marked by cheers and welcomed celebration. Today, parades and picnics mark the occasion, Fireworks fill … Continue reading

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Life Is a Happy Dance!

John Calvin, the great theologian, thought there wasn’t a blade of grass or a color of blue sky or of rich brown earth that wasn’t intended to bring us joy.  Most of us love the blue sky days where everything … Continue reading

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Advice for Graduates

Advice, like youth, is probably just wasted on the young. Ladies and gentlemen: Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, … Continue reading

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Friendship…Your Timeless Treasure

You’ve got new ones, some cappuccino ones, and some older than dirt ones, but no matter what your definition, you’ve got some…friends that is…the most valuable asset to your life.  It doesn’t matter how big your house is or how … Continue reading

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