One of our sons was upset when he built a house and didn’t make a profit selling it. I was proud of what he had done.I told him he had created something that would give me and others pleasure every … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. I am going to admit something to you right now: I am human. And sometimes I do very human things. This morning I found myself saying some not-so-nice things about my neighbors … Read More
“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care, for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.” ~ Buddha Anthropologist Ashley Montagu said it well: “The meaning of a word is the action it … Read More
“Life is like that. If you can’t reach your destination by one road, try another.” ~ Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) How do we know which road to take? Taking the easy path is not always the appropriate choice. The key is … Read More
It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little—do what you can. ~ Sydney Smith Perhaps you have heard the story about the boy on the beach throwing washed-up sand dollars back into … Read More
“Indeed, this need of individuals to be right is so great that they are willing to sacrifice themselves, their relationships, and even love for it.” ~ Reuel Howe, author of The Miracle of Dialogue Many people choose to be right … Read More
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~ Jimi Hendrix I saw the complete skeleton of a brontosaurus the other day. One thighbone weighed over five hundred pounds. Yet this enormous creature … Read More
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. ~ Mark Twain When will you be comfortable with your life? When you can impress others with all the material things you have accumulated and how expensive they are? No, having … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good morning, lovely YOU! I have been so happy seeing it stay light outside until almost 9PM where I live. I tend to get a little down in the winter when the … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” ~Maya Angelou Good morning, lovely you. When was the last time … Read More