She was abandoned at age 8. Now at age 42, she is an author, speaker, and business owner sharing her "recipe" for for living Life on Purpose with others.
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“Hey, honey, let me pick out the broccoli; I have a special way,” I said to my husband as he reached for a crown. “Really,” he said. “How’s that?” “Well, first I squeeze the head to see if it’s firm then I grab it by the stalk and shake it. If it feels firm […]
I found this list of seemingly ridiculous laws today. They were researched and published by students from Kenston High School. I would like to think that at the time these were passed into law that there was a reasonable explanation. Though, once you read them, you would surely have to think me to be quite a […]
If you were a light bulb what watt would you be, 100, 75, 40 or 25 watt? If you’re like most it probably depends on the day. One thing is for sure people like moths are drawn to light. For example I seem to be drawn to: The light of the refrigerator The light from the TV The […]
Okay, perhaps I need to see a chocolate therapist or join chocolate lovers anonymous. I seem to be taking the Dove Soap “indulge yourself” commercials too far. And somehow I have managed to confuse the Dove Soap “indulge yourself” concept with Dove Chocolate Candies. But, wait, it doesn’t stop there, for in my desire to […]
What’s your favorite part of Valentines Day? I personally love reading all the little valentine cards the kids exchange. I love having another reason to eat chocolate…as if I really need one. And, yeah, tomorrow Dove heart chocolates will be half-price and I will get to stock up again. And who can’t help […]
What can warm the coldest day… brighten a gloomy room… build a bridge… effect generations…heal a broken heart…save a life? You, your touch, your smile, your kindness, your words of hope and encouragement. The greatest gifts we can offer to each other are, love, hope, and a reason to smile. And these gifts are gifts […]
If you have ever thought about having a nervous breakdown, or even if you have had a nervous breakdown you’re in good company. Did you know Abraham Lincoln suffered a nervous breakdown? Learning this fact caused my heart to celebrate. Abraham Lincoln’s life proves that we don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. We just […]
Crème filling is one of the finer culinary creations if you ask me. And what could be even more delightful and glorious than crème filling? You and the amazing gifts you are filled with. Wait, before you roll your eyes and quit reading, I want you to know that it wasn’t too many years ago […]
Will, Will, Will where are you? I have been searching for Will for days. Usually I know right where he’s at. But now I can’t find him any where. I have exhausted all my resources. I don’t know if I should cry or scream. So I am asking for your help. I am putting […]
What’s red, velvety and delicious? Well that’s what I discovered for myself forkful after forkful after forkful last night, until I had actually eaten half a cake. I have a friend, and it was her birthday today. Red velvet is her favorite kind of cake, and I thought it might be nice to make […]