I LOVED the outcome of the Kentucky Derby this weekend! How extraordinary it must have been to have everyone's eyes elsewhere so that horse and rider could just "enjoy the ride" without the media pressure ( Read more... )

Many years ago, I was at a women’s retreat deep in the heart of East Texas. The weekend’s focus was on renewing friendships, overcoming obstacles and embracing the best parts of our inner self. At the beginning of the retreat, each person was given a stack of note cards with strict directions to guard what we’d written on them. “Some things are ( Read more... )

I find it interesting when people say they don't believe a person can make a difference ( Read more... )

I saw a quote not too long ago that said "Life your life as an exclamation, not an explanation." I love it ( Read more... )

We've all done things we regret. In life, there aren't really "do overs" per se as much as there are opportunities to make different choices later on. Life is a harsh teacher, and I think by learning from others mistakes, we give ourselves a chance to learn by proxy ( Read more... )

I was called in for jury duty today. I didn't get chosen, not a surprise. When it's a DWI case, I never get picked. I am VERY vocal when the issue of drinking and driving comes up ( Read more... )

The phoenix is a mythological creature that symbolizes new growth and coming back from nothingness. Out of ashes arose this incredible creature, full of new life and new possibilities ( Read more... )

I had a weird experience today. I was looking on a hospital website for volunteer opportunities over the summer. I noticed the "babies" page and there are names and pictures of babies born each day. I scrolled down and clicked on a baby name I liked...one I might have chosen had I been a mother ( Read more... )

I was speaking to a friend of mine this morning whose mother is rapidly falling into poor health and has been given only a short time to live. We were talking about faith and purpose ( Read more... )

Last week I received a call from my bank informing me that an unidentified person was trying to access my accounts and as a precaution, all of my assets were frozen. My debit card was invalid and I wouldn't be sent another one for several days. "In the meantime," the voice called, "just try to use the cash you have on hand ( Read more... )