Première partie (part 1) We’ve talked a lot about peace in our blog. Dissecting it in the Weekend Word, discussing ways to obtain peace. Days before World Peace Day (November 17) the world again experienced several senseless and horrific terror attacks. Today, I want to tell you the story of one girl, Sadako Sasaki, who inspired people … Read more
Read More »The Lord of the Rings fans will be sure to recognize this popular quote from J.R.R. Tolkien… “Not all those who wander are lost.” Often misquoted, this phrase brings a lot of depth to the meaning of travel, or making a journey such as the Fellowship did in The Lord of the Rings story. Sometimes … Read more
Read More »Happy All Hallow’s Evening to all my ghouls and ghosts out there! Haunted houses are in full swing, spooky decorations are placed and children have purchased their costumes in preparation for the big night when they go door-to-door proudly proclaiming “Trick or Treat.” Yes the season of fear is all around us. Halloween started as … Read more
Read More »Sustainability. It’s a word that is increasing in popularity the past decade or so. Rather than just “living in the now,” people are starting to think about how they can make their actions today more sustainable for the future. This is the basis for the eco-friendly movement. Donors are also increasingly looking to put their … Read more
Read More »Forty-four years ago, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began co-producing, along with Phil Spector, one of the greatest songs utilized in the global effort for world peace. Imagine was recorded in May, and later released in October, and the world has never been the same since. The message is so simple, and so true. Imagine … Read more
Read More »Las Vegas had a taste of nippy weather earlier in the week. Tis the season of change as autumn is officially upon us. The weather is getting cooler (OK maybe not this weekend) and leaves are starting to fall as the colors of summer begin to make way for winter. The season of pumpkin spice has returned … Read more
Read More »“Have a nice day!” This is a common phrase we use to wish others well every day. Yet, Monday, October 5 is “Do Something Nice Day.” Instead of just wishing someone to have a nice day, we are now being urged to help them have a nice day. But what does that really mean? … Read more
Read More »What would you do if I sang you a tune… Ok, I’m not about to sing a song, but like the Beatles and the late Joe Cocker, I too “get by with a little help from my friends.” Don’t we all? September is all about celebrating friends as it’s National Women’s Friendship Month. In 1999 … Read more
Read More »From major holidays to the bizarre and wacky days of celebration – there’s something to celebrate just about every day of the year. Today is one of those lucky days where we have two really important celebrations to recognize. Today is International Peace Day and World Gratitude Day as recognized by the United Nations. It … Read more
Read More »It’s Week 1 of Football, which means by now avid Fantasy Football players should have drafted their teams and started their road to glorious victory in the season ahead. If you’re not familiar with Fantasy Football – it’s where football fans draft their own “dream teams” comprised of their favored players from any team in … Read more
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