Hope Smiles

It’s hard to believe that 2019 is just about in our rear view window. Where does the time go?  So much has happened internationally, nationally, […] Read More

We are not alone

The holidays are now in high gear. There are office parties, celebrations with family and friends. More parties and more celebrations. Everyone is having fun […] Read More

Distinguished Memorials – Clark Gable – Gone with the Wind

The date was December 15, 1939. Roughly 300,000 people came to the Loew’s Grand Theater in Atlanta, the climax of three days of festivities to […] Read More

Christus Miracle Statue

In the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark, stands an impressive statuary work by renowned sculptor Bertel Thorvaldson called the “Christus.” Since its unveiling […] Read More

Tough Conversations

For most of us, there are some conversations in life that are, well, let’s say, less than comfortable. Maybe it’s the proverbial “birds and the […] Read More

Giving Thanks During Sad Times

On Thanksgiving Day, millions of people will gather around their dining room tables to give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy in this life. […] Read More

No Man is an Island

“No Man is an Island Entire of Itself.” – John Donne We’ve all heard that phrase, “no man (or woman) is an island,” right?  Sure, […] Read More

Veterans Day 2019

As a nation, the United States shows its gratitude to  the men and women who have served our country for the sake of our freedom […] Read More

America’s Favorite Cowboy

There has long been a fascination with a period of American history known as  the “Wild West.”  It has been the subject of countless movies, […] Read More

Great Shakeout

This year’s Fourth of July BBQ’s and celebrations were interrupted by the sobering reminder that we in Southern California live in earthquake country. The earthquakes […] Read More