Thank you Thursday, Olympics edition

I love the Olympic Games. I particularly enjoy the personal stories of the athletes. Often, they have risen above some challenging life circumstance to reach this world stage. They may have overcome injury or illness or poverty.  They may have ignored naysayers and...

Tuesday Tidbit Inspired by Today’s Birthdays

What do Rosa Parks, Alice Cooper and Oscar De La Hoya have in common?  They were all born on February 4th! Here is a bit of inspiration from each of them: Each person must live their life as a model for others. -Rosa Parks Mistakes are part of the game. It’s how...

Tuesday Tidbit, Super Bowl edition

On Sunday, the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will play in the Super Bowl for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.  Vince Lombardi is considered by many to be the greatest football coach of all time.  He is legendary for inspiring commitment, teamwork and overall...

Thank you Thursday, Inspired by a Family Dinner

On Sunday, a new tradition was launched; monthly family potluck dinners at our house. Each month will have a different theme. An Italian feast was first, a soup & stew dinner is next.  March will be an Irish celebration and, well, you get the idea. It’s been...

Tuesday Tidbit inspired by Inauguration Day

Today is Inauguration Day.  While it is not a presidential inaugural year, there are governors, senators and local representatives all around the country taking an oath to represent the people who elected them, to uphold the law of the land, and support and enhance...