This is a photo from my trip to Ethiopia in 2018. Except for the green bag, the suitcases and large bag were filled with quilts and toys...

Do you notice small acts of kindness? We like to call them "micro-kindnesses." They are all over the place if one tunes into them....

Gratitude and Kindness reigned supreme all year long. I'm blessed to have traveled, spent quality time with my immediate family and new...

There is an old standby of #givingback when it comes to dining in restaurants. Usually, that includes giving a healthy tip to the wait...

In 2018, I had the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia with my son Ryan's doctor, Aziza Shad, and The Aslan's Project Executive Director,...

We graduate, change jobs, and move - either to a different town or suburb, state or another country. But do we stay in touch? We say we...

Today's post has a little twist because hubby Bill posted a fantastic Facebook post that I wanted to share in this space of him shining...

The concept of micro-moments is that repeated brief moments of positive feelings can provide a buffer against stress and depression and...

When speaker Dennis Pitocco discussed the topic of homelessness this past Saturday, 11/11/2023, one of the takeaways about the sobering...

November 3, 2023 - Milestone! Savoring the days, weeks, months, and years since our son/brother Ryan had his PBMT (pediatric bone marrow...

I'm still on a high from this past weekend. It feels good to live in the moment, celebrate, and be present with the people I love most...

Aloha! AnythingStrong is a great way to promote something. We've seen the LiveStrong Yellow bands by Nike; despite what Lance Armstrong...

Most would think July 2nd or December 26th would be appro pro for a Thank you day. We could also agree, perhaps, that every day can be...

Over the last eleven years of blogging, I've mentioned robust and awe-inspiring January sunsets on several occasions. Last year (can you...

You read it here first. This a declaration by hubby Bill that I’ll never have to “buy” him another gift for any holiday, including his...