Ancient Greek mythology tells of a mythical bird called the phoenix that was associated with the Greek God, Apollo. According to the tale, the phoenix would bathe in cool water every morning at dawn. When the sun god heard it singing, he would stop his chariot to listen. Mythology stated that there was only one […]

Have you ever tried to take on something new and have been “shot down” by friends or family? Why is it that some of the people who profess to care about us seem to fill our sails with wind or hot air while at the same time, dropping anchor so that we can’t go anywhere? […]

Hi everyone. I’m sorry that I have been missing. I have had a lot of deadlines and there are just not enough hours in the day. I must write now because I just received an email from a new friend. The email made me feel physically ill because it told of yet another inequality and […]

I have a new friend and I met her on Twitter. She doesn’t seem like a new friend because I feel like I have known her forever. When I met her on Twitter, the first things I noticed were her eyes. Even though I had only seen her in pictures, it is was easy to […]

I had to laugh at Mr. Rugby today. We were out doing our…literally OUR exercise and in order to get Rugby to try a little harder, I put his treats…just a little out of reach. Rugby is so brilliant that he has figured out how to cheat on his therapy. He will take just enough […]

Those who know me, know that I am on a mission to help handicapped people of all ages. My friend Rugby Jones is testament to that fact. Having said that, I must preface this blog by saying that I am a registered Republican but more importantly, I am a registered American! I will go to […]

Today, Oprah interviewed men who abuse women. In my opinion, Oprah’s show was enlightening because instead of interviewing abused women, Oprah interviewed men who abuse women. It was stated that men and women are not equal when it comes to abuse! Of all abused victims, 85% are women and 15% are men. There is no […]

Natasha Richardson offers a lesson in life with her untimely death at a young 45. This message is more poignant than any of the messages in her Tony Award winning performances. We must realize that each moment of life is precious and must be treasured. Who would have believed that Natasha would have passed away […]