Today August 19th, 2011 is World Humanitarian Day.  Do you love helping others in need or have an idea that could change the world? You are a humanitarian. A humanitarian is a person who seeks to promote human welfare, also known as a philanthropist. World Humanitarian Day is a day to celebrate people helping people. This day seeks to…

What leads to happiness? Is it a positive attitude, a close network of friends, or a close knit family that leads to lasting joy?  Although there may be universal truths for happiness, my hypothesis is that it also  depends on the person. What factors contribute to YOUR happiness? If I had to name five for…

I love all fruits, really there isn’t one I dislike even a tiny bit. My favorite fruit has always been the blueberry, in any form. This includes, blueberry ice cream (delicious), blueberry juice, blueberry pancakes, blueberry gum, blueberry popsicle, and of course the plain blueberry. If it’s blueberry and gluten free , I’ve probably tried…

[bcvideo vid=”940011652001″ pid=”96582452001″ height=”410″ width=”480″] “For strength to bear is found in duty alone, and he is blest indeed who learns to make the joy of others cure his own heartache.” Drake “Thus all below is strength, and all above is grace.” John Dryden “If there is any responsibility in the cycle of life it…

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