What Is Spread the Word to End the Word?
Spread the Word to End the Word is a campaign created by youth, in an ongoing effort with Special Olympics and Best Buddies International, to engage schools, organizations and communities by raising the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and [...]

You know, every once in a while a story comes along that makes you stop and just take a moment.  A moment to set aside your worries and stress and just remember what life is really all about.   It’s about dreams and smiles, good will, love and respect.   It’s about making a difference in the [...]

For the weekend I leave you with the MOST BEAUTIFUL story! This happened a couple years ago. A little girl wrote a letter to God because she was very upset over the passing of her beloved dog, Abbey.   It’s a heartwarming story of her answer ‘from God’…and a true example of [...]

This meme requires posting a picture that is powerful, that expresses emotion, and speaks volumes to me. This week, I’ve decided to fore-go my own personal pic and present you with something inspiring to me.
Okay, so…I’m watching the news the other day…and I caught a story about a local woman, Liz Ferro, who has [...]

Quick post because I just got home from orientation day at Kaylee’s college, and honestly, I’m frickin exhausted.
When I logged on today there was an comment from one of the kids I wrote about in a previous post on that neat new organization called Being and Doing, Inc. (B.A.D.).   And he gave me a [...]

Last month my daughter was an ambassador at H.O.B.Y.  (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership).  She’s participated for 4 years now, one week a year.   It’s the development of youth in the world.. to inspire, volunteer, lead and motivate.  It’s really an awesome experience if your kids ever get an opportunity to participate!  Anyhow, this year they [...]

“It’s only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home—it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.   Pride reinforces love.”
             — Margaret Truman
 
I’d like to wish my dad a very Happy Father’s Day!  
Thank you for being my [...]