Courage

“Courage is not always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” -Mary Anne Radmacher The “quiet voice” in the quote represents the inner strength we find within ourselves to keep going, even when things are tough. It’s the decision to face another day, toContinue reading “Courage”

Family Dinner

A happy family is but an earlier heaven. George Bernard Shaw I had a really nice Sunday with the ones I love. With all the running around we do, having dinner together makes me feel so loved. Research suggests that having dinner together as a family at least four times a week has positive effectsContinue reading “Family Dinner”

Resources for Writers

Poets and Writers Magazine is one of my favorite magazines. I was always excited to receive this magazine in the mail. It’s nice to get things in the mail but what’s pretty cool is that they have free online resources too. Here’s a link to their website. Check it out. On their homepage they haveContinue reading “Resources for Writers”

Keys to Personal Excellence

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius Do you need these things to reach personal excellence? I personally think self acceptance, discipline, and courage are keys. I’m sure we could come up with more.Continue reading “Keys to Personal Excellence”

Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest I loved reading this. The humor is timeless. The play is thoughtful and fun and it shows Wilde’s acute awareness of social expectations. I listened to this version of the play while I read along in the book. This broadcast has some unscripted musical pieces of entertainment to help breakContinue reading “Oscar Wilde”

Halloween Thoughts

The two things I love about Halloween are: Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others. John F. Kennedy It’s ok for me to not celebrate Halloween annnd still have fun with those who do. There’s no real clear reason that I don’t celebrate.Continue reading “Halloween Thoughts”

Dreamers Change the World

Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It’s the one that makes the sweetest sound. Simon Sinek Well, I’ve been watching One Piece. The main character, Luffy’s famous line is “I’m going to be kingContinue reading “Dreamers Change the World”