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HAPPY THANKSGIVING – Nov 2014
It was 4 years ago in November when John Robert had his Open Heart Surgery. We were back in Children’s Hospital last month, but it was a false alarm. His monitor was showing artifacts. He is fine and doing great.Every November I can attest to how grateful we are as a...
HALLOWEEN 2014
Tonight is the infamous day that we set our clocks back and get an extra hour in our day.What will you do with your extra hour? Make it count. Whether it be having a conversation with a significant other or reading a book to a youngster make it count. Yesterday was...
HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY – May 2014
What is your true calling? What do you actually do or want to do? What are you put on this earth to do or achieve? Below is a creative job interview for a Director of Operations Position. It is like no other that you have ever seen. Please watch this 4-minute video to...
VACATIONS ARE VITAL – Feb 2014
Vacations are Vital! Yes, taking two vacations in one month is possible. We just did it! We started 2014 off in Orlando, Florida. On New Year’s we walked around Sea World as a family. Then we met up with my college friend and sorority sister Roxanne and her family. We...
HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2014 GOALS
GOALS ARE GOOD! Happy New Year! The New Year offers you the opportunity to not only look back but also (and perhaps more importantly) look forward. Let’s start by answering the following questions: Will 2014 be your year?What are you going to do to make this year...
MERRY CHRISTMAS – Dec 2013
Tis the Season There is a certain magic in the air. People seem a little happier, a little busier and maybe even a little nicer. Many of us have a child or children in our lives. Whether they are our own children, or our nieces, nephews, grandchildren or our friends’...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING – Nov 2013
Gratitude! Three years ago in November 2010, John Robert had his successful Open Heart Surgery. He will be going back to Children’s Hospital next week for his annual follow-up. He is doing great. God is good. Wishing you and your Family a very Happy Thanksgiving! This...
REMEMBERING ANNIVERSARIES – July 2013
July’s blog is dedicated to Anniversaries. July 4th marked the one year anniversary of my website. Thanks so much to Ana Maria Rayes for her lovely work on the site. Best of luck to Ana and her upcoming baby girl as both Ana and Kate Middleton are due any day now. If...
MY DAD IS MY HERO – June 2013
The term hero can mean different things to different people. We often think of those that distinguished themselves in battle, or individuals that save others in a time of tragedy (such as our first responders), or even those that gave of themselves unselfishly...