Nov 28, 2016
Holiday decorations aren’t the only things that sparkle. You do, too! Yes, you! When you give your best effort, you sparkle. When you reach out to help someone else, you sparkle. When you maintain a positive attitude through difficult times, you sparkle. When...
Nov 21, 2016
With our national Thanksgiving holiday this week, there is a lot of emphasis right now on gratitude. I like the idea of perpetual gratitude expressed by Thoreau in this week’s inspiration. Sure, it’s great to be thankful for family, food and shelter as we...
Nov 14, 2016
It’s often so hard taking the first step. Especially when you can’t see the whole path ahead of you. Where does it go? Where does it end? This applies to so many personal journeys. The first day you live on your own. The first day you choose not to smoke....
Nov 7, 2016
I am fortunate to live near a golf course; it’s a great place to walk. Last week, I stopped along the cart path to take a few photos of the brush. I found it to be so beautiful, even though the plants were dying or even already dead. One of those photos is...
Oct 31, 2016
“Will you choose to rise above the fray?” This challenge was offered by a speaker at last month’s Ohio Diversity and Leadership Conference. Not only is it appropriate for leaders but, also, for all of us as we wind down this highly charged election...
Oct 24, 2016
How often do you notice the little things? Walking around the lake a couple weeks ago, I noticed this bee working hard, very focused on the flower. Most of us would typically think of bees and dandelions as pests, but they’re so pretty paired together. Of...