What Goes Down, Must Come Up
“Like a gardener, I believe that what goes down must come up.” – Lynwood L. Giacomini
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The Memorial Plaque for Veterans
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. … Continue reading →
Finish Strong
“Regardless of what came before or of what has yet to come, what matters most right now is how I choose to respond to the challenge before me. Will I lie down or will I fight? The choice is mine … Continue reading →
No Charge
My little boy came into the kitchen this evening while I was fixing supper. And he handed me a piece of paper he’d been writing on. So, after wiping my hands on my apron, I read it, and this is … Continue reading →
Needing One Another
“We all need one another, much and often.” – Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Continue reading →Valuable Lessons to Teach
“One should pay attention to even the smallest crawling creature for these too may have a valuable lesson to teach us.” – Black Elk
Continue reading →Live or Perish Together
“We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Continue reading →I Am Thankful…
For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes– Because that means he is at home not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay– Because it means I am employed. For the mess to clean after a party– … Continue reading →
Seeing the Big Picture
“Many of us seem to have an endless to-do list. But does all that rushing around stop us from seeing the big picture? Taking a moment to step back from our day-to-day schedules can help us simplify our lives… and … Continue reading →
That’s Because It’s Empty
A little girl went up to her mother one day while holding her stomach saying, “Mommy, my stomach hurts.” Her mother replied, “That’s because it’s empty, you have to put something into it!” She then prepared a bowl of soup. … Continue reading →