Friendships are the most interesting of human dynamics. Their complexity and simplicity defy definition. We treasure those special people we have made memories with, perhaps, even made history with – even if it is just our own! We need the comfort of friends in times of need. We value friends because we can share the…
Ever think about strength? It comes in countless ways, unexpected, can catch you off guard, and even full of surprises sometimes. But, our own strength – even if untested – is within us waiting for that call to action. Inner strength is powerful and profound. Strength is everywhere. You just need to know you can…
On this day, July 13, 2018, I celebrate, acknowledge, and mark 28 years, since I began traveling the long and winding road of being a cancer survivor. My tenacity has always guided the direction my journey takes. No matter how long the road, or how high the Herculean struggles and challenges have been – I…
Many times in life it is the unexpected that throws us off balance. We are moving through our lives with the ease of a gentle breeze. Or struggles of Herculean challenges. Always moving forward. Always steady. Perhaps, stopping along the path to breathe in the spirit of living. And, we can be as strong as…
What really is Veterans Day? It isn’t just another “day off”…….So, what do we actually know about this important day? Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Every family in America has someone they know who served this country….at some point in history. It is a…
Every One Counts – Defining the Working Man Over the past several years there has been immeasurable talk, discussions, and debates regarding the middle class. Some question if the middle class has simply evaporated. Certainly they haven’t all left on the holiday of a lifetime with suitcases filled with the monetary bounty from years of…
“Back on Californian Soil – Recollections of my new land and home in England” This year I began the journey that will change my life. I traveled to England several times to experience the magnificence and bounty of Mother Nature. England is a familiar place to many throughout the world as one of the destination agendas for…
The Wisdom of Children How do children see the world we live in today through their innocent and inexperienced eyes? For the few minutes it will take you to read this Blog let’s try to suspend our own realities of “age.” Putting ourselves in the place of a child, try to “see” what they perceive,…
How can we describe time accurately? Time is independent. It moves along at its very own pace. It travels at the speed of light. Time can move quickly and yet, with artful subtlety. We might not see the changes as they occur. We might not take personal notice at the effect these changes might make…
Caring for the Public Voice My passion and advocacy for others continues, for those I call “veterans’ of life.” All of us – no matter how old we are or how young, have life experiences. We are all valued citizens. Especially, and perhaps even more so in a challenging and changing world in which we…
