Alcoholism, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

The Late, GREAT Robin Williams

My heart is absolutely shattered at the loss of this talented man. In fact, when I heard the news my breath caught and my heart stopped for just a moment. Today I'd like to honor him by sharing some powerful words he shared with us. "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change… Continue reading The Late, GREAT Robin Williams

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons

The Rainbow After the Rain

This morning as I was doing my "prayer and meditation time," finally feeling better after having a flu bug that knocked me down harder than I can ever remember, I thought about something my sweet grandma said I told her numerous times years ago. "Grandma, I like getting tummy aches 'cause it feels so good when… Continue reading The Rainbow After the Rain

A to Zing, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Life Lessons

“S” is for…

S.P.E.A.K. This past Saturday I participated in an event near and dear to my heart.  The Youth Commission in my city hosts a S.P.E.A.K. (Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge) week each year and one of the events is a 5K walk, which was Saturday. Having been touched--and devastated--by suicide with a friend several years ago… Continue reading “S” is for…