November Night

Listen . . .
With faint dry sound,
Like steps of passing ghosts,
The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break from the trees
And fall.
—Adelaide Crapsey (American, 1878–1914)

17 Ideas for a Better Way To Live

I have long been inspired by author Og Mandino. I read his book, The Greatest Salesman in the World when I was in tenth grade and it changed me.

I recently came across an old journal and a slip of paper fell out. It had these, Og Mandino’s 17 Rules to Live By from A Better Way To Live. They still apply today. I wanted to share them with you.

March 6 – National Cheesecake Day

Now this is one holiday I can get behind. But you may not be able to see around my behind after I celebrate it. Still, you can get over 24 recipes here.

So, I’m changing things up

It’s been a while since I’ve written here.  Life has gotten in the way, priorities change.  Isn’t that just how life goes?
My propensity to get sidetracked and unfocused has made any attempt at keep resolutions a pretty funny joke around my house.  This year, I’ve decided, is just about moving.  Moving forward, moving through changes, [...]

Music may help your heart

Listen: If You’re Out There

by John Legend
Be the change you want to see in the word. Listen to this song and be inspired.

Lyrics: If You’re Out There
by John Legend
If you hear this message, wherever you stand
I’m calling every woman, calling every man
We’re the generation
We can’t afford to wait
The future started yesterday and we’re already late
We’ve been looking for a [...]

Laugh: Impressions of Matthew Piazzi

My friend Matthew Piazzi appeared recently on America’s Got Talent. Here you can see what this talented actor and impersonator can do imitating Dr. Phil, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vince Vaughn, Jack Nicholson, Ray Romano, George Clooney, and Al Pacino.

Laugh: The Magic of Every Day

What a dork. And the crazy part is, after I watched this video, I couldn’t help doing this at automatic doors. Now who’s the dork, right?
Best magician in the world @ Yahoo! Video

Love: Pay Attention

“Attention is the most basic form of love; through it we bless and are blessed.”
– John Tarrant
While life flies by, it’s easy to get caught up in the to do lists, the schedules, the hectic lives we all lead.
We text while we talk, we surf while we watch TV, and we talk while we [...]

My Wish For You: Friendship Beyond Compare

Today I wish for you friendship beyond compare. I believe no one exists on an island. Well maybe Tom Hanks did in that movie Cast Away but even he befriended a volleyball and called him Wilson.
For you? Well, I hope you find at least one of your soulmates. No. I [...]