Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. –Henry Van Dyke

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Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. -Lauren DeStefano

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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. -William Arthur Ward

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Thank You Thursday inspired by our 35th anniversary

Thank You Thursday inspired by our 35th anniversary

In a few days, my husband and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We have reached that point at which younger people ask, “What’s your secret?” There is no secret. Two people. Love for each other. Shared commitment. It’s that simple....
Thank You Thursday inspired by Mother’s Day

Thank You Thursday inspired by Mother’s Day

The gift that brings the most joy is not something that can be put in a box and tied up with a bow. The greatest gift is time. For Mother’s Day this year, I was given exactly that. My children, their spouses, their children and their in-laws joined as at our...

Thank you Thursday

An exciting adventure begins today as I travel to Chicago for the Extreme Leadership Summit. I’ve anticipated this event for a long time.  I can’t wait to get started. Today, I’m thankful for the experience I’m about to enjoy.   I hope I...