Charity
What you can do today
Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. A day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and safety. What can you do today? By all means, please enjoy a BBQ, the sun on your face and a cold drink in your hand. Laugh and goof around with family and [...]
on Need
Consider this the next time someone you know (child, in-law, spouse, etc.) acts out, acts up, pouts, snorts, stomps or whines: Love me when I least deserve it because that is when I most need it. –Swedish Proverb
With a click & a prayer
My friend, Sandi, blogs about her adventures as a Dukan-living midwife in China. We’ve never met, but I can tell you this: she’s a fascinating woman with a great spirit and someone I would love to meet in person one day. Sandi wrote a post on behalf of her beautiful grand-daughter, Celeste. An excerpt: As [...]
One of us
If God had a name what would it be? And would you call it to His face? If you were faced with Him in all His glory What would you ask if you had just one question? And yeah, yeah God is great Yeah, yeah God is good Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah What if [...]
How about some candy instead?
This time … I knew to expect it. This time … I was ready. You see … last year on this date, I had no idea that Christmas music would be playing just one day after Halloween. This year .. I switched radio stations ahead of time. (It’s the little things that make us feel in [...]
Lemons into Lemonade
I love this video. Simply. Love. It. Why? Because it demonstrates how essential laughter is to our humanity. In the video, “Dad” has received a rejection letter. Watch baby’s reaction as Dad rips up said letter. From what we see here … Dad could have stomped around, but didn’t. He could have pouted, but didn’t. [...]
Welcome to Canada, eh?
Dear HRH William and Catherine: Welcome to Canada, eh! The young Royals… the handsome Prince and his beautiful bride, arrive in Canada today! ( for details on the Royal tour, click here ). I’m Canadian, born & raised and while I also have my American citizenship (yay!), there’s still part of me that remains intrinsically [...]
I believe
I believe … that I am never closer to God than when I am outside. I believe … that I can do anything I decide to try. I just haven’t tried it all yet. I believe … in life after death, that I know things I shouldn’t, and that I can sense good from bad. [...]
On Mothering
A mom reads you like a book, and wherever she goes, people read you like a glowing book review. ~Robert Brault *** We all need someone who believes in us – someone who sees our potential and who encourages us to keep on going when times get hard. Someone who reminds us of what [...]
In order of importance
The six most important words: “I know I made a mistake.” The five most important words: “You did a good job.” The four most important words: “What do you think?” The three most important words: “You go first.” The two most important words: “Thank you.” The one most important word: “We.” The least important word: “I.” [...]
