Looking back at the year that was 2020, I can’t but be filled with such mixed emotions. In some ways 2020 seemed to move in slow motion, with life blurring and dancing between the lines of reality and that of some sick twisted horror novel that Stephen King might have…
There are certain catch phrases and words that will uniquely define a particular era or a period in history. For those who grew up in the 80’s, words like, “Yuppy”, “Gag Me With A Spoon”, “Totally”, and “Gnarly” perfectly defined the acid-washed jeans trend and the materialistic “Lifestyles of the…
This year has had its share of unprecedented, unexpected, and most of all, unwanted challenges. However, it was hope, faith, a great inspiring quote or two from our favorite Facebook pages, and the support of our families and friends that made 2020 a bit bearable. To help spread the positive…
100 years ago, life changed for American women when we were finally given our voice in politics. Many of us take for granted that simple concept — going to the polls to cast our vote for the leader we want in charge. However, before 1920 that right did not exist…
With boredom levels rising across the U.S. during this unprecedented time of Social Distancing, a clever idea is starting to sweep across social media. The “Chalk Your Walk” movement is a challenge to create a way for people to enjoy the outdoors while providing walkers with beautiful art to enjoy…
Sometimes a mom can have it all wrong and her son might be strangely right after all. In a twist of fate, I have come to learn this lesson all too well. As a former card-carrying member of the Helicopter Parents Association, I always thought that I knew more than…
Every year on March 8th, the World comes together to celebrate the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements made by women. This global awareness is about creating unity, advocacy, and empowerment for half of the world’s population. This celebration is not about creating division between the genders, but it is…
Sometimes we wonder why we are going through something or question what is it that life is trying to teach us. The answers will vary from person to person and from situation to situation, but the only way to we can grow wise is to experience both the good and…
What is the Gratitude Project Challenge? It’s a 30 day challenge and commitment designed to focus your thoughts on becoming more grateful for the things in our lives that we tend to take for granted. By focusing our energies towards daily positive thoughts, the project is supposed to help us…
Wisdom, although it is such a simple word, the meaning of it holds a deeper mystery to it. We often hear the phrases, “The wise old owl”, “Seek the advice of the wise old man”, or “I don’t think that’s a very wise thing to do”; but what exactly is…