This year I changed the program a bit. Instead of Halloween costumes, I asked my guests to dress up as someone who has INSPIRED them. The results were FANTASTIC !!! …and there were others as well:1.) A female writer from Thailand2.) A Ukranian fighting for his country3.) A female in…
Last week I facilitated an art class for 50 grandmothers. This is an organization that honors women and their wisdom. It started when our ancestors would be in a circle around the cook-fires. They dedicated this space to sharing, listening, and speaking more thoughtfully. This concept has become a tradition…
The dictionary defination of LEGACY is, “A gift that you receive when someone dies.” My personal defination is, “Someone leaving an impact on my life.” I am impacted by 2 deaths this week: 1.) Robert Dole, honorable Leader of the Senate 2.) Dorothy, my lovely and intelligent 96 year old…
I actually went to the Academy Awards in 2008 as a “plus one” because of my brother’s wife, Dr. Susan Kelly. What an experience. It’s all GOoD.
So, most of you know, if you follow me on Face Book, that we have started camping. I have camped my entire life, (in a big heavy canvas tent). Now it’s much easier. This birthday weekend I reserved two side-by-side cabins for Don’s family to join us at Wind Creek…
“WHERE”, you ask ??? Christians call it the “State of Grace” The Bible calls it “Heaven” Hippies call it “Nirvana” Buddha calls it “Enlightenment” Athletes call it the “Zone” Science calls it “Entanglement” Abraham calls it the “Vortex” Healers call it the “Fifth Dimension” Whatever we label it: the location,…
The first person I lost in war was Tom McDonald (Mickey). We dated in college and then he went off to Viet Nam. We were close, had fun, but I never would have married him because he was just too rambunctious for me. After all, I met him when he…
There is scientific proof that GRATITUDE re-wires your brain to be happier. So, what are YOU thankful for?
This is a brilliant idea. Michaels sent out an email to all the local art teachers and invited them to teach in their community classroom. It’s a win-win since the student signs up on line (Michaels.com/classroom) and they are given the supply list to purchase in their store and the…