A feel-good interlude to your day with thoughtful stories that are occasionally surprising and often inspiring.
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer Rev. Tom Oshiro is a visionary. He retired this year, at 86, after serving 23 years at the... Continue Reading →
The new diamond on my left hand sparkled from the bright sunshine streaming in the window - my heart was bubbling with happiness. It was my first visit out west to meet my hubby's family and here was Dad, treating us to a flight in his beloved Cessna Skyhawk. I sat in the back seat,... Continue Reading →
This coming Wednesday is garbage day in our neighborhood – the day when the municipality carts away bags of worthless, useless and spoiled items no longer needed or wanted by the households. This got me thinking about the amount of garbage we pick up daily and store within us. I’m talking about our reactions to... Continue Reading →
Sing, sing a song Sing out loud Sing out strong Sing of good things not bad Sing of happy not sad. Sing, sing a song Make it simple to last Your whole life long Don't worry that it's not Good enough for anyone Else to hear Just sing, sing a song. ~The Carpenters As a... Continue Reading →
What do you think is the most valuable commodity that we have or seek? Well, my cup of coffee seems pretty valuable to me first thing in the morning. But then there’s the money that allows me to buy the coffee and put food on the table, clothes on my back and a roof over... Continue Reading →
“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” ~ Richard Wagner The Crab-apple blossoms are out! Aren’t they beautiful? I took the picture while walking home last week after teaching a complete novice how to update her organization web site. I loved the look of surprise when she discovered how easy it was! What... Continue Reading →
'The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in... Continue Reading →
“The first step toward being loved is learning to love what you see when you look in the mirror.” – Tadahiko Nagao I love short stories with thought-provoking messages. Here’s a Japanese folktale about 1000 mirrors and two dogs. Long ago in a small, far away village, there was place known as the House... Continue Reading →
My mother-in-law nearly tripped over her walker in delight when she arrived at the dining room of the retirement home where she and Dad live. A special table was reserved in honor of her birthday and there waiting for her were family and some friends, gifts, flowers and champagne! One of my precious moments from... Continue Reading →
