Love is Being an Encourager
“Good Afternoon! Welcome to Moe’s!” Like me, I’m sure you’ve taken notice of the fast food chains and stores whose employees shout out welcoming words when we walk in their doors! It may be scripted, but to me, it’s encouraging! I was noticed! I also recognize it when a salesperson has been taught to be…
Encourage Others. Encourage Yourself.
I apologize in advance. I said that I wasn’t going to keep harping about my birthday, but the inspirations just keep coming. I was amused when my son turned 50 last year, and at his family celebration, his sons were playfully teasing him about his newfound midlife age of 50. They’d make remarks like “Dad,…
Life is Like a Roller Coaster
Life is Like a Roller Coaster. I’ve been enjoying the photos shared by FB friends that are having the times of their lives on their summer vacations. They didn’t waste a minute getting their summer fun on! Some have made trips to the mountains and others made their way to giant roller coaster mountains at…
She Needed a Hero So She Became One
The recent indiscretions of high profile men has been the topic of conversation lately. The good news is that women are “coming out of the closet” to reveal their stories that were hidden for years, for fear of loss of job or other consequences. They are stepping up to, hopefully, help other women stand up…
On the Road Again — Back to My Traveling Sacred Space
I headed out for my 4-hour trek from Austin to home in Frisco yesterday afternoon. I’m strategic about my travels. I left in the afternoon, since it was a Sunday and less traffic, but usually, on a week day, I’ll leave at 6 am — early enough to get ahead of Austin morning traffic and…
This is Your Life! What Does it Look Like?
At the Bible Study I attend, a gal said, “I wonder if God videos our lives and one day, when we get to heaven, we’ll see the video and then be able to thank all those who influenced and encouraged us? Another gal, said “And what about the video that you’ll be in of someone…
No Fear! You Only Live Once
It was the yellow Mustang convertible that I would have for a week while my car is being repaired, that energized the idea of the 3-generations (Me, my daughter and granddaughter) to take to the road. “The Road” was only around here in Frisco and over to Arlington TX, but we sure had a “Girls…