One woman, from idea to action….

One woman, from idea to action….

Meet Chelsey Clark, a women’s counselor in Santa Barbara, California who decided to take action! After learning about the nomiNetwork, a woman-founded organization helping rescue women around the world who have been or are at risk of sex trafficking, Chelsey decided...
Remembering…

Remembering…

I’ve just spent the last hour or so ‘deadheading’ gardenias. It’s a rather brutal term for removing the blossoms that have already come, had their day, and are now shriveling into brownness. Some fall off at a breath. Some hold on tight to the very last minute,...
Gratitude… in a jar!

Gratitude… in a jar!

Here’s a great way to start the year off right! Grab your jar… you decide what size… and start on New Year’s Day. Then all during the year make note of any and all good things that happened to you on little individual pieces of paper. Next New...
Let’s take time to ‘Mother Each Other’

Let’s take time to ‘Mother Each Other’

  I love Mother’s Day. I admit, every Hallmark (and even a few Publix) commercials make me cry. When the little boy hands his mom the heart-made card. Sigh. I think it’s great that we have a day to take time out and honor those who create and shape...
Too much stress? You need a 2 minute vacation!

Too much stress? You need a 2 minute vacation!

In my book, there’s nothing more peaceful than gazing out over the ocean and hearing the waves roll in … over and over and….  well, you get the rhythm. This summer may be coming to an end (sigh!) but a daily vacation is still right at your fingertips. Sound too good...