There are a lot of ironies in life, don't you think? Maybe a better word is paradoxical, such as "look, but don't touch, smell, but don't taste." I'm even thinking that maybe another word to throw into the mix is cynical. … [Read more...]
Who Cares if the Toast is Burnt?
I think sometimes we forget the power our words hold and the effect they can have on others. We don't think before we speak and perhaps without even meaning to, we hurt people with the things we say and with the tone of our voice. … [Read more...]
If You’re Feeling Lonely, You’re Not Alone
Did you know that almost half of all Americans say they often feel alone or left out? The medical community has declared loneliness to be a leading cause of health issues and the feeling of being disconnected or isolated, is at epidemic proportions. … [Read more...]
Promise Yourself
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is remembered for many great achievements. During a very difficult time in this country and indeed, the world, FDR used his power of optimism to raise the hopes of millions of people. For that, we should all be grateful. … [Read more...]
Make 2019 the Year We Commit to Saving Animals
As we approach another new year, many of us will make our new year resolutions, dutifully making a list of the things we want to change about ourselves. We''ll make promises that this year, we really will stick to our resolutions. This new year though, why don't we make a resolution of a different kind? … [Read more...]
Give Happiness to Find It
“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt spoke those wise words. What better way to bring joy into our own life, than by giving it to someone else first? … [Read more...]