10th edition Hope & Inspiration Calendars and 4th Edition Small Miracles Calendars are here! Well I know as I write this most of you will find it, as I do; hard to believe that it’s October yet again. Harder still to believe that I have created the 10th edition of my Hope and Inspiration...
Find a Small Miracle! Part Two
If you wanna know about life, just find a small miracle! Last month I interviewed my son, James Edward and got his perspective on the universe and his place in it. I asked him some pretty tough questions and what I got back was sometimes predictable and at other times suprising. Many of you...
Focus on Writing
Wrapping Up the First Year Well, I know it’s hard to believe, I can barely believe it myself… I have had my column for a year! I have been amazed at the response the magazine has had and in general the support from those friends and family living in the area. Many a week...
Focus on Giving
Giving Children the Gift of Giving The art of becoming a giving person and living life graciously are not easy tasks to cultivate amongst our children. Being a thankful person and learning to give have to be two of the more difficult virtues we as parents are asked to teach our little ones. This...
Letters of Support to Those Who Serve
Patriotism. What does that mean to you? For many it is a simple word heard all through childhood. Some think patriotism is going through the motions of a celebration for “Independence” is all a part of being “an American”. What comes to mind is marshmallow salad with coconut and of course the watermelon!!!! Others...
Focus on Community
Making An Impact on Our Community Recently I was stopped while shopping and asked how to eat healthy. The lady looked desperately at me, a total stranger and told me of her doctor’s prognosis… diabetes. She had a 9 month old with her and she was completely confused as to what and how to...