Backstory We can’t control what happens, but we can always control our reaction. I had just had a vivid example of the benefits of positivity. It inspired a message about coping with change. Click to listen or follow below to read. New Abnormal – #376 Most of us come into this world in perfect condition: […]
Happiness
Daily Miracles of Love
Backstory I was at the height of my career. In demand. Lots of travel, awards, attention. Then I’d return to our simple, quiet farmhouse in rural Virginia. No glitz, no spotlights. He wondered if it was enough. Click to listen or follow below to read. Daily Miracles – #015 We were sitting on the porch, […]
One Word
Backstory The words you choose define you. But what if you were only allowed one word to describe someone. How would you choose just one? Click to listen or follow below to read. One Word – #614 At my surprise birthday party, they did something you might want to consider if you are arranging a […]
Measuring Success
Backstory I recently read, “Happiness is the new rich. Inner peace is the new success. Health is the new wealth. Kindness is the new cool.” Here is my take on that. Click to listen or follow below to read. Measuring Success – #610 Success – It’s a very ethereal thing. The question today is – How […]
Young Love, Old Love
Backstory We live in very rural Virginia. Of the folks our age, many were born and raised here and married their high school sweethearts. I was wondering what it felt like to have the same partner through all the different phases of life, as they did. That led to this story. Click to listen or […]
Christmas Spirit
Backstory Here we go again. We find ourselves right on the front edge of the holiday season. Time to be festive, jolly and filled with the spirit of giving. Although celebrations and traditions have changed over time, the spirit of Christmas lives on. This story was written when I considered what turns on my Christmas […]