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You deserve happiness! You really do…. we all do. I thought this was a timely post after the long ( and lovely ) holiday weekend. I haven’t always  had Labor Day off, so I consider myself lucky!   Today  it’s back  to the normal week schedule,  I like routine. It keeps me on task and gives me…

  Labor day weekend is here, will you be  traveling or having a staycation? I have what I think is an appropriately amount of activity vs. rest planned for this (long) vacation weekend.  If you are traveling this weekend here are two prayers for protection when traveling. Prayer Before Departing on a Trip O God,…

It seems like we all love a good inter-species friends story.  I think it’s the message of true friendship without judgement and caring that transcends any physical differences.  The world feels like a simpler place if a hippo and a tortoise can become best friends or perhaps a ferret and a dachshund…   This first…

What can you accomplish in 30 seconds? Can you change someones day, make someones day, feel inspired, save a life? What’s the most meaningful thing you’ve ever done in 30 seconds? What are some  positive things we do everyday that take minimal time and collectively make our society happier as a whole? I am thinking about…

It feels like Monday  today,  that’s not a bad thing…  I attribute it to the hurricane mayhem this past weekend. I feel lucky and blessed that the extent of my water damage. was limited to my mail box and all of it’s contents. I hope your damage was minimal also. Today I bring you 5 Ways to…

I hope you have a blessed and productive Monday. Let these quotes lift you up and fill your heart with joy.   Quotes for peace, strength and serenity  Go to sleep in peace. God is awake. – Victor Hugo To truly hear you must quiet the mind. None is richer than he who simply has peace…

This is the second part of my quotes to embrace change posts. It’s been awhile, so here’s the first quotes to embrace change post in case you missed it!   I hope you are having a lovely Sunday morning wherever you are, and I hope these quotes bring you peace.   The doors we open and…

A common question right now, especially for coastal residents is “What precautions should be taken BEFORE a hurricane hits.” You can bet the grocery stores will be packed, roads will be filled, and many people will panic. Stay calm and be prepared before the hurricane hits if possible. I find it really helpful to double…

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