Life is short - begin every day with a smile!
“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.“
-–Harold S. Kushner
It’s often said that actions speak louder than words, and I believe that to be so very true.
Most folks find it easy to help someone in need or show a little kindness when the world is watching, but one demonstrates true kindness and compassion when he/she knows an act of kindness will likely remain a secret, but they do it anyway. [Read more…]
Question from Kevin: I read something the other day that said Greenland is the largest island in the world.
But Australia is a lot bigger than Greenland, right? Something doesn’t add up. [Read more…]
The aurora that dance in the skies over the Earth’s poles are among the most beautiful sights in nature.
I have always been fascinated by these colorful nighttime “performances”, and I’ve had the opportunity to witness them in person on three occasions.
Ask anyone who has ever seen the Northern Lights up close and in person and they’ll probably tell you the full depth of their beauty cannot be captured with a camera.
However, the beautiful scenes you’ll see in the short time-lapse video featured below come pretty close. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
Let’s face it, no one enjoys receiving criticism, especially when it’s dished out by someone they really care about.
It’s easy to develop hard feelings towards a person that criticizes you, and that’s perfectly understandable.
But hard feelings rarely accomplish anything other than ruining a good friendship.
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Now that summer is just around the corner it’s a perfect time to make plans for treating your kids (and yourself!) to some delicious frozen treats.
And what could be better on a hot summer day than a variety of fruity (and healthy) homemade frozen popsicles?
Surprisingly, these tasty “cool-off” snacks are some of the easiest treats you can make at home… [Read more…]