A Societal Shift of Epic Proportions

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I am going to share a burden that has been on my heart with love, respect, and gentleness. Something concerns me greatly as I look at society today. We live in a Twittered, Face booked, "my views only"society where if you do not agree with…

I am a Child of the Sea…I grew up fishing and enjoying my "Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer”.

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Hello Everyone!  I'm sorry about my long Hiatus...   We have all been preparing for Doreen's anxiously awaited  Book!  (www.ifiknewthenbook.com) Summer’s here and it’s time to think.  The fact that you'll be showing more skin, and…

Go Yankees

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In light of all the superstar players placed on the disabled list for the New York Yankees, it is a wonder that they are doing as well as they are-or is it? What it really comes down to is a combination of great managing and commitment on the…

What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?

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Our body image is so important, and defines what we think of ourselves. Notice I did not write, “what our body looks like, defines what others think of us”, though that statement is absolutely true. Don’t we have different preferences?…

The Gift of Health is Keeping Me Alive

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Here it is June, almost half way through the year. I know many of us make New Year's resolutions in January about being healthy. How are you doing? By the way - I did a little research - did you know that 45 million people a year go on diets…

Why are we here?

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Meet my Gregory.  He's my oldest child -- just turned 21.  This photo was taken at our celebration of his birthday.  I have two other children, Nicholas (18) and Jacquelyn (17).  So... 21 years (and 9+ months ago) I said to my husband, are…

"It's not a problem, only an inconvenience"

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I have to admit it.  My husband, Jim, is the smartest person I know. We've been married since 1988 and together since 1983.  He's always been there.  My rock.  The guy who puts up with me and my crazy ideas.  Although he still cringes…

Happiness for D...

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Happiness for Dummies - W. Doyle Gentry, PhD I figured this book would be kind of fun and light -- it's not. The author summed up the book's intention in the introduction: "Happiness for Dummies tells you how to fight for, create, and live…

The Serenity Prayer - A Challenge

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Did you ever wonder where the Serenity Prayer came from or what the intention was when it was written?  I googled and found this on a website  http://www.thevoiceforlove.com/serenity-prayer.html  and I have reposted, as follows: Serenity…