It’s what we’ve got

2020 has been challenging. There is no denying that. But it’s what we’ve got. Every year, every day for that matter, has challenges. Some are big, some are small. That’s just the way it is. You have a choice. You can complain because things...

What do you stand for?

You may have heard the saying, ‘if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything’. It’s true. Everyone needs a solid base to work from. Without this base, you will find yourself supporting things that you don’t really...

A New Week

It’s a new week today. A new chance to try something new. A new chance to get rid of that bad habit. A new chance to start a good one. Want something new? It’s your...

Who have you helped today?

Make an effort to help someone every day. Open a door, answer a question, be polite. Smile at them. It takes so little to brighten a day. If you haven’t done it yet today, do it now. It’s easy and sooooo worth...

Life…what a beautiful thing

Have you ever looked at a leaf? I mean really looked at it? Whether you believe in a Creator (I do) or believe it just happened, the intricacies of a leaf are amazing. The cells in it, and all living things, work together in a symphony of activity. All this activity...

How will you feel today?

“Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”   This quote is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Whether he said it or not, it’s true.   Feelings and actions go hand-in-hand. If you feel happy, you’ll do nice things. If you...

A Special Day

Today is a very special day for me. It is my wife’s birthday. For those of you who know my wife, you know her as a kind person. Someone who cares about others and goes out of her way to help whenever she can. Having been married to her for over 30 years, I can...

We remember.

We remember the sacrifice. We are thankful for those who risk it all every...

Plan your life or it will plan you.

How much time did you spend planning for this coming weekend? How about your last vacation? Why do you plan it? We plan for these things because we’re looking forward to them and there are things we want to be sure we do. Planning gets us excited. How much time...

Here’s to work!

“Please forgive my rudeness. I cannot abide useless people.” (Murphy-Firefly) I love that quote. It makes me laugh. Work is good. Goofing off can be fun, but after a while, it gets less and less fun. We need work in order to appreciate our time off. We...