Sitting with a gang member, I'm reminded of what love really is. It's a question we all tend to think about around Valentines day, and perhaps the reason we celebrate. It's a day of love. A time to show it, live it, and receive it. If I brought Amber along…
Thanksgiving: How To Give Thanks During the Holiday Seasonmy world • Leaving a Legacy • family fun • family fun-traditions
As we enter a season of holiday cheer it's easy to breeze past the real meaning of Thanksgiving and forget the things we are thankful for.
Sharing Your Life History Through PhotographyDo you adore the mystery and charm of a vintage black and white photo? Do you ever study the photo to see the fashions, and unfamiliar objects? Do you get excited when you find a handwritten note on the back telling the year, the location, or the people in the…
Sewing: Sharing Talents Your Kids Will Appreciatemy world • Leaving a Legacy • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Not being the crafty type, I never realized how much I would come to appreciate sewing. But all things DIY remind me of my mom and her resourceful, creative spirit. She is truly magical—a Mary Poppins type of a mom and seems to be able to create things out…
Needy Children: Schools for Homeless Kidsgiving back • my world • Leaving a Legacy • bettering communities
Homeless children exist across the globe, whether it's street kids in Romania, orphans in India and Haiti, or the more than one million children without homes in America. In our country, you can meet a homeless child by visiting a shelter (every downtown city has them) or in some cities…
Multitasking: How To Live in the Moment and Create Lasting Memoriesmy world • Leaving a Legacy • lifestyle • health-wellness
There are moments in life you'll remember forever — days you want to bottle. Sometimes it's a major event like a wedding, or the culmination of a lifelong dream. Other times it's just the simplicity of a summer picnic. One of my most memorable times was when my boys…
