What we know for sure: The sky is blue. The grass is green. Roads can be bumpy. Children grow up. Parents pass away. Pets love us unconditionally. Some friends are forever, some are for a season. People marry. People divorce. The sun will rise … [Read more...]

Is your job less than thrilling? Is your marriage on the rocks? Are you struggling to raise your kids? Are you overwhelmed by caring for an elderly family member? We all have struggles every day in some form or another, but when it becomes chronic it can begin to affect our … [Read more...]

A show of hands… how many of you have thought to yourselves "Why didn't I think of that?!" while watching Shark Tank? I sure have! Or does that idea you've had rolling around in your head get sparked again as you listen to pitches from hopefuls vying for a deal. Are you … [Read more...]

I am originally from Nashville (yes, the heart of Country Music… always everyone's first question) where Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter are always fondly received. But I currently live in Florida -and have for most of my life-, where our four seasons (Early Summer, Summer, … [Read more...]

"Are you pregnant?" TD Jakes asked this question to an audience of men and women, and I thought it was brilliant. A teacher has to teach. A writer has to write. A designer must design. A dancer must dance. A heart full of compassion must nurse, rescue or … [Read more...]

Born December 4, 1835, Samuel Butler was a collector of sorts. He collected thoughts. During his childhood he began carrying a notebook to write down anything he felt was of great value. Some words coming from others, some from himself. At the time of his death, hundreds of … [Read more...]