A few years ago I came across a  motivational speech that changed the way I looked at the world.  The words of Baz Luhrmann’s  “Everybody’s Free”, was originally for a high school graduation. The lyrics are about life lessons and enjoying the journey. I wasn’t graduating, but I soaked up the words and felt blessed to have heard such a wonderful…

Let’s talk about faith . Faith in God, faith in yourself, faith in the future. Many people I know are going through hard times right now. Keeping the faith during good times and bad times can change your life for the better. Below are some of my favorite “keeping the faith” quotes. “Faith is taking the first step…

It seems like everyone has Royal Wedding fever these days! I was a bit perplexed when I saw previews for the “Royal Wedding Movie” . It hadn’t occurred to me that this was a big deal. Then I went to the Official Wedding Homepage and was captivated by the magic of it all, the procession, the choir, and Buckingham…

Growing up in the south, Easter desserts were lavish, creative, and sugar filled. This recipe is among the many recipes from my mom I use in my own home. Gluten Free Strawberry Torte: Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 (12 ounce) packages…

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