BFP Inspiration Moment on Pace and Patience

BFP Inspiration Moment on Pace and Patience

When I go to our community garden plot and find butterflies enjoying our flowers, I am always fascinated. The beauty, color, and grace are simply stunning. But, I know, none of this happens overnight. Today’s inspiration is a good reminder that, sometimes, there...
BFP Inspiration Moment on Success

BFP Inspiration Moment on Success

Happy Labor Day! Today we appreciate the contributions of the American worker to our economic growth. One thing I know from my own experience is that real success is not a solo act. It takes coordinated preparation, a committed and hard working team, and a willingness...
BFP Inspiration Moment: Color Your World

BFP Inspiration Moment: Color Your World

A lot of people want to see the world in very simple terms; black or white. If you can’t pick one or the other, all you have left is gray. Imagine living in a gray world? How bleak! Why not add some color? Sure, that might make life more complex, but it will...
BFP Inspiration Moment: Is Joy Worth The Cost?

BFP Inspiration Moment: Is Joy Worth The Cost?

There have been times where I’ve seen beautiful bouquets of hydrangeas for sale and I balk at buying them. Why? Because they are usually priced higher than other blooms. How much? Maybe two or three dollars. Seems silly, doesn’t it? Passing up something I...
BFP Inspiration Moment: Yellow Flowers and Joy

BFP Inspiration Moment: Yellow Flowers and Joy

I love yellow flowers. Daffodils and tulips in the spring, black-eyed susans and sunflowers in the summer, chrysanthemums in the fall. I particularly enjoy yellow flowers around my kitchen. They brighten up the room and my heart. The sight of yellow flowers makes...
BFP Inspiration Moment on A Clean Slate

BFP Inspiration Moment on A Clean Slate

I recently spent a week in Ocean City, Maryland. For me, there is nothing more relaxing than sitting at the ocean’s edge, listening to the waves come and go. I couldn’t help but notice that no matter how many sand castles were attempted, no matter how many...