What’s On My Mind
I’ve written some down sided stuff lately and have been plagued by the I just don’t have anything to blog syndrome. I mean sure I could probably find something to blog about but I’ve been finding myself interested in very little lately. I’ve stopped reading the news for the most part… there’s just too much … Read more
Inspiration – 18 x24 Oil Painting
I finally finished this painting in March of this year. It took me a while to actually complete it. I began it just before Christmas of last year. I wasn’t happy with the way it was going so I walked away from it for a while. I have to say that I impressed myself with … Read more
Interest or Commitment
There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. – kenneth blanchard SparkPeople Translation: Are you interested in your goals, or are you fully committed? One of the most common complaints among goal … Read more
Family…
What is family? There are so many definitions of “family”. fam·i·ly [fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not. the children of one person or one couple collectively: We want a large family. the spouse and children of one person: We’re taking the family on vacation next week. … Read more
To Love Someone Means…
To love someone means realizing that the other person is not perfect…accepting that person for the individual they are and accepting everything about that person. It’s when someone makes you feel good about living, when they bring out the you who is joyful and giving. It’s when you are given a chance to be strong, … Read more
The Right Time
If I always wait for the right time, the right time may never come. Carpe diem. Make it the right time. Live your dreams as you dream them; otherwise, the “right time” may never come. A very good friend and mentor of mine once told me I seemed to work hard at making excuses for … Read more
Sculptor’s Attitude
Sculptor’s Attitude by Author Unknown I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or … Read more
A Reason, A Season or A Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON. . . It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to … Read more
I’m Home, Goodbye
The sun filtered through the tree limbs hanging overhead. A warm breeze rustled the leaves and birds could be heard singing in the distance. It was the perfect weather to run on the beach, feeling the sand between your toes, playfully splashing the water and laughing; but there was no sand, no laughter and no … Read more
Together in Life, Apart in Illness
Brett Conrad and Patrick Atkins, both 47, met in college and were together for 25 years. Atkins was CEO of his family’s company, Atkins Elegant Desserts; Conrad, a waiter. They shared a house and bank accounts; both men’s names were on their home’s deed. In March 2005, traveling on business, Atkins suffered an aneurysm and … Read more
