Grounded in persistence, a Humanitarian and Author: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”


“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak” ~ Thomas Carlyle One thing I love love love about this “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration” series … Continue reading Grounded in persistence, a Humanitarian and Author: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”

Top 6 Special Ideas for Special Families for the Holidays.


We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents. We do not choose our historical epoch, the country of our birth, or the immediate circumstances of our upbringing. We do not, most of us, choose to … Continue reading Top 6 Special Ideas for Special Families for the Holidays.

Things that shine created by a person that shines: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”


“Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases” ~Samuel Johnson As you may or may not know, I love and am inspired by pretty, lovely, and crafty things (although I am not at all crafty).  One of the things I love is all … Continue reading Things that shine created by a person that shines: “Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration”

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.

Please raise your glass of wine to “‘Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration” preferably hers.


In wine one beholds the heart of another” — Anonymous Today is a special day because I have the opportunity to introduce you to one of dearest friends Michelle, who I admire and love for so many reasons.  She is … Continue reading Please raise your glass of wine to “‘Mynewfavoriteweek’ly Inspiration” preferably hers.

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.