Have you ever had one of those days when you were just feeling a little 'blah' about yourself, even if just a little bit? And you don't necessarily have time to read an entire blog post or even have a long drawn-out conversation with a friend about it. You're just looking for a quick little pick-me-up to get you back on track. Something like a quote. I love wise, self-affirming quotes, and here are ten of my favorites that I thought I'd share with you this week in case you have a 'blah' day and need a little pick-me-up yourself... 10 … [Read more...]

So, I know Memorial Day was a couple of weeks ago, but did you happen to catch the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS? Amazing concert this year, hosted by actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Well, one part of it really got me choked up and riled up, if I can admit. It was when Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise poignantly recounted the story of brothers, Joe and Earl Granville, both of whom served in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Thankfully, Joe and Earl both made it home safely, but Joe made it home with something else...Post Traumatic … [Read more...]

Have you heard of Christoph Waltz? Brilliant actor. I loved him in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. I love fine actors like that who deliver unforgettable performances that nourish the soul. But you wanna know what I don't love as much? Celebrities. Celebrities like those who pull a "Do you know who I am?" attitude or who are famous for just being famous, not for any true talent. But even celebrities can teach us something... There is something about celebrities that I kinda admire, however. And that is their ability to seemingly … [Read more...]