I’ve learned a lot during my (near) 30 year on earth, but one lesson has stuck with me since high school: don’t submit to defeat; go back and conquer. True there are times in our lives when we feel as though we’ve been completely destroyed and there is no hope, but take a second look [...]
Here’s a little life lesson I was taught last week I thought I’d share – respond; don’t react to life. I didn’t get it the first time it was told to me, but after a brief explanation the clouds of ignorance soon departed. In a nutshell, here’s the concept to its meaning; keeping in mind [...]
Thanks all for your help. Brandon is in! He made it to the semi-finals. So, for right now we don’t need to vote for him. But, come February… Oh you know I’ll be rallying the troops again! Brandon forwarded the e-mail to me and said I could share this on my blog. Enjoy… Hi Brandon, [...]
I didn’t forget. Now I don’t know if today is the last day to vote, or if you can vote tomorrow as well. But, this is may be my last big push for my brother. If you haven’t been voting for my brother during these last 30 days, or if you’ve been a regular. Please [...]
I was so excited to go bobsledding last week, but due to track closures and previous plans to see my father’s show in Vegas… bobsledding didn’t happen. Not this week! Oh no! I’m wishing upon my lucky stars and keeping my rabbits feet close by to make sure I go sledding this week. The plan [...]
…and it’s because of you! Thanks to all you who have voted for my brother; he’s expressed his thanks, and is very appreciative. Now… I’m going to be a little cheeky, and ask a rhetorical question. Did you vote today? Again? You can! – (CLICK HERE) – You can vote once every day until the [...]
For those who frequent my blog you know that I rarely, if ever, talk about my family and what we are doing. Well, turns out, here’s another about my family. (Brandon, this one’s for you.) My brother, Brandon recently submitted two songs for a writer’s competition. Here’s the link, if you are interested in taking [...]
I stumbled upon a great quote this morning that I just had to share. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing…Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” -Helen Keller Thanks to Millicent. (I found [...]
I know it’s not summer time. It’s a new quiz online. CIGNA is running an online learning game to teach people about healthcare. More importantly, every time you correctly answer three questions there is a donation of clean water made to the children in India. (Though I’m not sure how that all works.) Regardless, I [...]