Inspiration

Today I heard screaming, loud, terrified, screaming, coming from my neighbor's apartment. The wails were piecing, but not more so, than the baby's screams, or the sounds of objects being flung to the floor. I grabbed a broom and banged on the cement ceiling, hoping it would stop what I feared was happening. It did not. [...]

Are you a Mommy in need of some "ME" time? Do you feel as if you are losing yourself because you give and give and give to everyone but yourself? Do you need want some time to reconnect with yourself? As a single Mom, I can tell you I do! I love my sons dearly. They mean [...]

Lately I've had to travel more than usual. I'm not complaining about the flying, per se. It actually breaks up the monatony of my everyday life. No, that's not the issue.   The issue is the airport's  new body scanners at Newark Airport, scanners that one day will be installed at all airports.   Photo from The [...]

Today I looked in the mirror and saw the child within. She giggled behind pudgy little hands, her eyes alight with glee, dancing on two little feet as she gazed at me. "What will we do today?" she asked in her singsong voice. Can we wear our red dress with Dorothy's red shoes? Can we skip [...]

My aunt, Titi Tere, died of breast cancer. As a young woman, she enjoyed going to the beach and tanning. Summer was her time! It didn't matter what was going on in her life, she always found the time to tan. I don't think she was aware of the dangers. If she was, she didn't care. To her, a [...]

Bullying is nothing new. Our children face it and sometimes even as adults we do as well. We're taught to remove ourselves from the situation and the tormentor, yet with cyberbullying that is nearly impossible. Cyberbullying has changed the dynamics. It has taken bullying to the next level, made it more vicious and crueler than ever before. [...]

This week I am sharing a video that a friend, Annette, shared on Facebook. It is a beautiful reminder to those who feel invisible. Quote from Video:   “... it was as if I heard God say, "I see you. You are not invisible to me. No sacrifice is too small for me to notice. [...]

I discovered this week's quote on the Tea & Honey Bread blog which is writted by T.Allen-Mercado.  May it speak to you as much as it did to me!   Enjoyed this post? Subscribe via email or feed! Have questions about something found within this post? Read my Disclosure Policy.

This week's inspirational quote plays tribute to Cathy Guisewite, the creator of the Cathy Comic Strip which is finally being put out to pasture. I hate to see you go Cathy! You made me feel so normal! ;)   "When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye." ~Cathy Guisewite Where you a Cathy fan? How [...]