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I want you to know that you come from a line of very strong women. When we read Proverbs 31 together one day I want you think of all those in our family who came before you that worked very hard to provide for their husbands and children.Like the Proverbs 31 Woman, they were allContinue reading “Dear Maeley,”

Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, (better known as Dr. Seuss). His wit and wisdom inspire me greatly. When I was teaching I so enjoyed Read Across America Day & week sharing the thoughtful, inspirational messages in his children’s books. Many of them are modern-day fables that show us how to treat others with kindnessContinue reading “What’s Your Super Power?”

I don’t know about you,  but I didn’t know it was Cook a Sweet Potato Day !  I love sweet potatoes and while I’m not really a member of the Sweet Potato Queens, I do love the sisterhood that promotes self-esteem, empowerment, & positive thinking for women !  But, I digress… back to the vegetable.Continue reading “Hacks & Recipes from a Sweet Potato Queen (wannabe)”

Today is Love Your Pet Day. Now, I usually stay away from controversial & divisive topics but I know this one is going to be highly controversial ! While I also how much people love their pets, I have to say that I really believe dogs love best. It’s their super power. I know I’veContinue reading “There’s No Love Like A Dog’s”

Not a great picture (pretty cheesy) but definitely a great life-lesson ! My friend, Chami, and I were in Nashville during our convention in 2019 when I spotted this window of a restaurant and asked her to snap this pic. On the window was painted these words: “Because, to serve is first to LOVE.” GiuseppeContinue reading “To Serve is First to LOVE”

When I heard that today was World Cancer Day, the memories flooded my mind. This thing called cancer has plagued so many. It doesn’t discriminate. It attacks babies, children, teens, those in the prime of life, and those who are in their golden years. To be honest, there are few words I dread hearing moreContinue reading “The C Word …”

On January 11th many years ago I made my entrance into the world. Back in that day when parents had no idea about the gender of a child until the birth, I was told that my parents were hopeful that I was going to be a boy. I don’t know what name they had pickedContinue reading “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

Last year I said I was going to write every week. I said I was going to paint every month. I let busyness prevent me from doing these things… I’m a procrastinator at times. I’ve been trying to stop doing that. My word for last year was GROW. Little did I know just how muchContinue reading “Masterpiece or Work in Progress?”

This year has been a long one in ways and in others, it has flown by so fast.  We’ve been through so much this year.  I saw a cute little shirt come across my screen that was a nod to Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. It showed the Grinch’s hand holding a 2020 ornament that said,Continue reading “Christmases Past”

The other day I was flipping through a circular that came in the mail. I spied a coffee maker that makes lattes, cappuccinos, espresso and even cold-brew in addition to coffee! I was intrigued because I’ve been a big coffee lover since I was about 5. My mind took me back in time to theContinue reading “Fueled by Dreams and Coffee…”