Here's a little #tbt (Throw Back Thursday) from my time in the hospital last week... (This should explain my lack of recent blog posts!)... I had an incredibly close call during my hospital stay and, in an instant, I had a moment of clarity that I felt compelled to share. People constantly talk about the purpose of life. I am one of these people. You know what I think? I think that we all ... Read the Post
HAPPY NEW YEAR
{above image modified from an image found here} After a whirlwind 2013 involving growth, loss, love, lessons, friendships new & old, & some of the most incredible experiences possible, I am pretty sure that 2014 is going to be one spectacular year. ย My resolutions {though I don't really have any set in stone} can be summed up simply as followed: Happy 2014 to you and yours!!! ... Read the Post
HOW TO MAKE CARE PACKAGES FOR THE HOMELESS {aka BLESSING BAGS}
I hesitate to write about volunteering and charity for fear of coming across as "preachy" or a "self-indulgent do-gooder" or a myriad of other negative terms that one can apply to someone who participates in charitable ventures simply for the praise that may result from the participation. ย After much thought, I decided to share my Christmas tradition with you... simply because I thought that the ... Read the Post
ADVICE FROM DAD {& MOM} – WHEN DID “LOVE” BECOME A FOUR-LETTER WORD?
*Of any article I've written thus far, this is the one I would like you to read.ย It's lengthy, but I truly believe this subject is worth taking the time to reflect upon.ย I feel that this article is equally pertinent to men and women.ย All comments and opinions are welcomed and appreciated. It was getting dark earlier everyday.ย I hate the time change.ย It's as if that extra hour or two of ... Read the Post
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION & A POLITICAL THOUGHT: BIPARTISANSHIP
Whatever your political leanings may be, for our country to progress and prosper, we must work together. It is imperative that our generation is involved with the political progress of the United States {key word: United}. Learn. Discuss. Collaborate. A nation divided is only half as strong as it could be. ... Read the Post
ADVICE FROM DAD – “BE BRAVE”
My dad and I were sitting outside about half an hour before the sun began to set.ย The sun was cutting sharp lines through the trees in front of us.ย After bouts of laughter, we settled into a comfortable silence for quite some time, a kind of silence that Iโve always relished sharing with him.ย Something about that moment became instantly profound and beautiful, as if my fatherโs wisdom and ... Read the Post