Courage – what is it and how do you know if you have it? These are questions that we contemplate when we hear of someone else doing something that was perceived as courageous. Wikipedia defines courage as: bravery, boldness, fearlessness, courage in the face of...
The holiday season is fast approaching and our thoughts will soon be turning to making that long list of "things to do” for the season. I am no exception where this is concerned. My preference is Christmas but I also love Thanksgiving. Even though it is cold outside...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Christmas day is fast approaching and so is the New Year. When I say "New Year” – I am not just referring to January 1, 2013. I am referring to the GREAT YEAR – according to the Mayan Calendar. Do I have your attention yet? I hope so. The reason I am...
Once again, Armageddon was predicted and didn’t occur – DARN. I was looking forward to not having to pay my visa bill. – oh well, I guess I had better put a check in the mail. All or some kidding aside – December 21, 2012 was supposed to be it, according to doomsday...
"What's your sign?" Most of us - of a certain age remember this question being asked back in the day - the day being the 70's and 80's. It was frequently used as a pick up line by some and a way to determine computability by others. Everyone was using it - well...
Hey, it’s spring everyone – at least for most of us north of the equator. Winter is done and the time has come to go outside, plant gardens, visit friends and shed the winter clothes. There is one other thing that springs to mind during this time of year – Spring...
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir John Muir’s quote fits perfectly how I feel about nature. How about you – what comes to mind when you think of nature? What kind of mood does being in nature put you in? What do you gain by...
Let’s talk about faith this month. I am not talking about religious faith. I mean the basic nature of what it means to have faith. A lot of us grow up in church being told that we must have the faith of a mustard seed and that’s good too, but when we get down to the...
It’s summertime - a perfect time to talk about "Love”!!! Not just any kind of love – Unconditional Love. Most of us have experienced some form of love but not many of us have ever experienced unconditional love. Our parents loved us in the best way they could and if...