I have refrained from giving my opinion during this election. The discouragement and lack of respect given to each of the opponents show little to no value for the American people. How can we respect our leaders when they lack the respect of one another? The candidates have slandered one another and pointed fingers at … Continue reading
I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. Those were the words of Eric Garner before his life was taken from him. I can’t breathe. I watched that video like so many others and I can’t believe the injustice of this situation. A wrongful death, no indictment, and no accountability for the chokehold which took this man’s … Continue reading
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou I heard the news today. Maya Angelou died. I was stopped in my tracks. Her words have kept an effervescent presence in my mind. I hear her poetry. I hear her … Continue reading
All this talk about Mother’s Day. Can I just skip it please? Everywhere I look, there are Mother’s Day wishes, commercials and constant reminders. This is one of the hardest holidays for me. It reminds me of my mom and I’m reminded of how much I miss her. Recently I met a woman who told … Continue reading
My heart goes out to the families of those who are waiting for any sign of the missing Malaysia plane. How does one deal with so much grief and pain especially not knowing what exactly happened? How does one pray when they don’t know what to say? I can only think some must have some … Continue reading
I was so touched by this story I heard today. A 96-year-old man wrote a song about his late wife. Together for 75 years, Fred Stobaugh entered his song in a contest. In his entry letter he said he was not a musician and not a very good singer but Fred’s story was touching. When … Continue reading
I’d like to invite you, followers of Faith Dream, to pick up my free eBook today or tomorrow. This special promotion is running on Amazon.com. The eBook is fantasy fiction with a faith message. I encourage you to download it and let me know what you think. The Taellywood Treasure Hunt: A Soul Quest to … Continue reading
I’m so happy to announce that I have published my first book. It took years in the making but Faith Dream has officially published her first book. For all of my readers who encourage me every day to keep on with this writing dream, I’m forever grateful. For all those dreamers who want to accomplish … Continue reading
What occurred in Newtown Connecticut should never have happened, but it did. How can we help others who are coping with such tragedies? How can those who suffered so much loss be able to pick up and move on with their lives? There’s no easy answer to these questions. Their loss is overwhelming and the … Continue reading
I read a story this week about the oldest person in the world who died. According to the Guinness World Records, Besse Cooper was the oldest woman at 116 years old. She passed away Tuesday in a Georgia nursing home. I thought about this woman who lived to be 116-years-old. What was her secret to longevity? … Continue reading