You know you are hanging out with the right kind of friends, when, on a day you most need it, you are gifted with a beautiful starfish and the words “You make a difference every day!”
The original Starfish Story … Read more...
Posts tagged as “inspiration”
There are days when it feels like being human should be easier than it is.
We are “Only Human” so what does that take… Can we recognize our fallibility without making an excuse? Can we allow others to be humble without … Read more...
We listen to music for a variety of reasons — to relax, to distract, to celebrate, to evoke a memory, to capture a moment, to alter our mood, to reflect our emotions, to enhance our brain functions…
But, have you … Read more...
“…there is a bit of magic in this author’s ability to tell a deeply affecting story with interspersed humor”
I will be honest: I don’t know how to feel about this book. Prior to picking up GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel … Read more...
When I first moved to the south about twelve years ago, I saw fried green tomatoes on just about every menu here. While living in the north, I had not been very aware of this dish. As a home cook … Read more...
The only thing better than finding a song that speaks to a pivotal moment in our lives, is finding a band that continues to reconnect as we journey through life.
I didn’t know it at the time, but I first … Read more...
In the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu:
“We are different so that we can know our need of one another.“
And yet, lately (and particularly as I watch the ever-widening political divide), it feels as if we have forgotten … Read more...
“stellar writing… unique story structure… uncannily genuine”
I have to admit, when I picked up DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg, I had reservations based on the theme, which felt like it had been done a million … Read more...
There is something so utterly fascinating about mechanical music machines. I don’t know what captivates me the most — whether it is the complex timing involved, the thousands of little intricacies and artistries, or the idea that so much thought, … Read more...