Recently my daughter and I stayed at Inn on Fifth in Naples, FL. If you go, you have to call James at (888) 403-8778 to make reservations. He's super accommodating, will get you the best deal as well. They're also on Facebook and Twitter, but don't expect any communication with them via those two methods (one huge disappointment in my book). They only post on both those … [Read more...] about Inn on Fifth-Naples, FL (review)
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Half full, half empty or overflowing?
Is the glass half full? half empty? or overflowing? Another viewpoint is, optimistic people might say the glass is too small or pessimistic people may see the glass is too big. How do you see it? According to Wikipedia, the saying "is the glass half empty or half full" is a common expression, used rhetorically to indicate that a particular situation could be a cause … [Read more...] about Half full, half empty or overflowing?
Today’s child
We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher We all want what's best for our children...happiness, success, family, a future. However; we shouldn't push children to be what we weren't or to be what their siblings are. Children are individuals, not replicas of older siblings or even ourselves. Just because … [Read more...] about Today’s child
Who are you?
Yes, you read the correctly...I want to know who you are. We might know each other on Twitter or Facebook or even on LinkedIn but what do we really know of each other? I'm sure you've seen (if not participated) in the "25 Random Things About Me" surveys in your notes on Facebook. You may or may not cringe when you're tagged in one of those...you don't have time or desire … [Read more...] about Who are you?
do you have goals?
“To believe in yourself and to follow your dreams, to have goals in life and a drive to succeed, and to surround yourself with the things and the people that make you happy - this is success!” ~~ Sasha Azevedo Destiny is not a matter of chance but of choice. Not something to wish for but to attain. -- William Jennings Bryan Do you need help in setting and reaching … [Read more...] about do you have goals?
Is your life speeding by?
There is more to life than increasing its speed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi Everyone is always in such a rush... overbooked daily schedules, activities, family obligations, social life. It's as if people try to jam 36 hours of stuff into a 24 hr period. Constantly on the go-somehow believing that they have a fulfilled life by doing so. I mean, hey if you always have … [Read more...] about Is your life speeding by?
Doing the dreaded
It never ceases to amaze me how God knows what I need to hear on a daily basis. From yesterday's Jesus Calling to today's message from Joyce Meyer. I start the day reading Jesus Calling along with Joyce Meyer's New Day, New You devotional. In New Day, New You, today was about "Dread Drains, Faith Energizes". She discussed Psalm 55:22 and mentioned that dread is closely … [Read more...] about Doing the dreaded
Be kind
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~~ Plato We have no idea what battles people may be facing on their daily journey. Some people wear their expressions on their sleeves, or tell everyone they encounter about their hardships, battles, trials, tribulations...while others may keep everything to themselves not wanting to get personal, and others … [Read more...] about Be kind
What are you grateful for?
Gratitude is the best attitude. ~Author Unknown Grateful: warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful Gratitude: the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff. If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get. ~Frank A. … [Read more...] about What are you grateful for?
I “heart” to
What do you "heart" to? Is it traveling? writing? reading? charity work? spiritual work? laying on the beach? making music? exercising? meditating? creating? singing? what... "Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life." ~~Wayne Dyer Are you doing what you "heart"? If not... why? what are you waiting for? what's preventing you from … [Read more...] about I “heart” to