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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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

Last month’s motivational message was “Attitude is Everything”, thanks for all the great feedback.  I am glad to hear the positive impact that this piece had on many of you.  Keep up the great work!  Today, I want to expand that theme with my “Tribute to Mom” and talk...

April is my son’s birthday month, so I would like to dedicate this e-letter to him. His positive attitude is contagious. Although he has faced many challenges, he takes things in stride and continues to bring love to everyone he encounters. I have always realized that...

MAKE AN IMPACT – GIVE BACK! Doesn’t it feel great to give as opposed to receive? Doesn’t the act of sharing your gifts or helping others achieve truly nurture your soul? We have all heard the old adage that “it is better to give than to receive”.  But do you ever stop...