Start with Joy
Where does joy come from?. Most of us, myself included, tend to put joy in the same category as laughter, something that happens as a
Category: Create Your Journey
Your Voice Matters
Your voice matters. Have you ever heard that phrase? It’s important to understand what it means. Whatever you do, speak, or create leaves an image,
Gratitude Trees
Do you see all the colorful tags hanging on these trees? Each tag has a unique “I’m grateful for” message. Thanks to a “Spread Sunshine
Fishing for Memories
My dad always caught fish. I knew when I went fishing with him, we would bring a full catch back for Sunday morning breakfast. Sometimes
The Best of the Best
Who’s your all-time favorite teacher? Do you remember someone special who changed your life for the better? When I entered Hazel Dicken-Garcia’s class, I was
Pink Roses and Beer
Today my husband left early for his golf lesson, ran a few errands, and returned with a Trader Joe’s bag and a case of beer.
First Star I See Tonight
March 2021. We lay face-up on ocean sand, three generations of women–one birthed during a world war (1946), the second amidst assassinations and national crises
Hangin’ Around the Barber Shop
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb on his 1,001st try. He said, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000
Gum on Your Shoe
Have you ever stepped on a gooey wad of gum? Awkward, right? But on one occasion, I didn’t mind some gum on my shoe. My
When They’re Lost
Sometimes kids get lost. When I was little, I couldn’t find my mom in a grocery store. Thinking to check the parking lot, they asked