Let’s Get Out the Golden Ruler
We have heard the Golden Rule many times. Jesus was being harassed by people who wanted to be right more than they wanted to do what was right. The Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t even like each other. But they were united in their dislike of this man, Jesus. He was causing people to question their…
Come Out — Wherever You Are
Last week I blogged about the importance of face-to-face conversations with others. We need others in our lives to fully engage in meaningful times of sharing and caring for each other. Today, not only can we meet friends and acquaintances for lunch or dinner to get to know them better, we can also have face-to-face…
Affirming ME!
This “leap year” day gives me the opportunity to close out this LOVE month with a conscious effort of loving and affirming ME! What??? Donna! That sure sounds braggadocious! Oh, but not so! Hear me out! In the dictionary, “Self-Affirmation” is the recognition of the existence and value of one’s individual self. Yes, we live…
For the Love of Others
This blog today is one of those “Guilty as charged” talks that I know I need. I am taking this “schooling” lesson to heart and to my cell phone. I read an article about cell phone etiquette and here I am passing along what I read! My cell phone is an appendage to me EXCEPT…
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
I’m old enough to remember when Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 – 56 years ago. That date gives me pause. It did then when I was holding my one-year-old baby boy in my arms and hearing the horrendous news of the assassination of this passionate, honorable man. Martin Luther endeavored to make…
With All My Heart
In these photos you will see all employees and workers throughout Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta — maids, waiters, concierges, ride arrangers, etc. — place their hand on their heart as we approach them. Right from our first day here, we noticed this gesture. It impressed me so much that I am blogging about it today.…
Lunar New Year 2023 – the Year of the Rabbit
“Happy New Year!” That’s what we said to our hostess at Pao’s Chinese Restaurant on Sunday. The moment we said those words, her eyes brightened. She said: “Oh, I have something for you!” When she returned, she had red envelopes for each of us. She explained: “This is tradition!” In my inquisitive manner, I had…
Living Our Faith Out Loud
In an election voting location, it is required that the poll workers (the judges, the clerks, etc.) be equal party affiliations. Republicans and Democrats working side-by-side. Imagine that! If we were in a debate, we would, more than likely, have opposing opinions about who our next Texas Governor, Mayor or other party leaders should be.…
Whose Superhero are You?
I was listening to a Christian radio station. The DJ talked about a family he knows whose wife and mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The entire family dressed up in superhero costumes and went with her to each of her chemo treatments to let her know she’s their superhero. The DJ said great…
Tenderize My Heart, Lord
Back to “Lord, tenderize my heart for others.” I’m sure it came from my earlier newsfeed scrolling when I saw many of my friends having a really tough start to this new year – the passing away of a loved one, others with Covid AFTER all their shots, other illnesses, automobile and falling accidents. Each…