I may not see air travel the same way again, but I will see the bigger picture.


I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one … Continue reading I may not see air travel the same way again, but I will see the bigger picture.

Building community spirits one dress at a time: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration.”


“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~  Leo F. … Continue reading Building community spirits one dress at a time: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration.”

New Year, Old Reminders


(Shared from Pinterest) As we all head into a new year, perhaps full of good intentions (and you know what they say about those), it seems like a good time to look at guiding sentiments with new eyes and new breath. To take words like these and make them tenants for ourselves and for our treatment and interactions with others is a choice and a gift. When we observe, see, listen, hear, act, speak, think and feel, we can practice compassion, patience, kindness, and empathy with ourselves and others. I hope you will agree if we stop to do this … Continue reading New Year, Old Reminders

A Mother’s Love Above all else: “Mom’s hug revives baby that was pronounced dead.”


‘Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.’ ~ Robert Browning If you haven’t seen this video, it goes right to my heart for obvious reasons. We sat for hours doing Kangaroo Care with Q and E when they were born … Continue reading A Mother’s Love Above all else: “Mom’s hug revives baby that was pronounced dead.”

Words to live by….It’s going to be worth it.


I am not going to be long winded today as you have all so graciously read my posts this week where I admittedly got a little wordy (but I love it, so I am hoping you like it too:).  So … Continue reading Words to live by….It’s going to be worth it.

Worlds Collide to become Virtually Real and Really Virtual.


“Friendship isn’t a big thing – it’s a million little things.”  ~ Unknown In this day and age, worlds collide and when they do it can be for good and bad.  Bad and good. Let’s start with the good. As … Continue reading Worlds Collide to become Virtually Real and Really Virtual.

A request at the intersection of hope and uncertainty.


“Each instant is place we’ve never been.” ~ Mark Strand As the wind rages outside, it mirrors how I have felt all day or really if I am honest, the past few days.  A tornado of leaves swirling around in … Continue reading A request at the intersection of hope and uncertainty.

“Never say NEVER because you just never know.”


  “Never say never.” ~ Charles Dickens I love this line, because it is oh so true.  Whenever I hear someone adamantly tell someone else how they would NEVER do something, I chuckle to myself.  You really can’t ever say … Continue reading “Never say NEVER because you just never know.”