Tag: blessings

The recession is over

May 7, 2009 | 6 comments

Many economic observers are seeing signs that the recession is headed out the door. There are still many concerns about a commercial real estate crash, rising unemployment, and huge unknowns about the derivatives market, but it appears that severe losses

Replace "I want" with "I have"

February 5, 2009 | 5 comments

Last night, during dinner, our son listed off a couple of things he wanted to get. As with most families now, we’ve been more conservative in our purchasing decisions, and have decided it wise and prudent to be happy with

New beginnings

January 2, 2009 | 5 comments

The greeting “Happy New Year,” has been flowing freely and abundantly this past week as people anticipate a new set of months to twirl through on their calendar. When the past has been a struggle, as it has been for

What if your candidate loses?

October 31, 2008 | 10 comments

If you are a US citizen, what if the presidential candidate you vote for next week loses the election? Is all lost? Nope. A power over the country much greater than any politician in office governs the land and ensures

Peace Pilgrim

July 21, 2008 | 4 comments

Have you ever heard of Peace Pilgrim? I hadn’t until a reader sent me to a web site dedicated to her life and teachings. Peace Pilgrim is the name of a woman who traveled throughout the United States, mostly on