The National Retail Federation estimates more than 164 million people plan to shop during Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday! (In years past, we have spent an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion.) How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic gadgets—approximately one to... Continue Reading →
Two Keys for a Successful Year
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.” (Dr. Albert Ellis) This statement illustrates an important principle for success this year: Make Things Happen Having a successful year, living well and accomplishing worthwhile goals are majorly dependent on one thing: YOU making things happen! Each of... Continue Reading →
Falling Plates
Living well has many elements: physical, emotional well-being, psychosocial development as well as spiritual. Here is a powerful new video from Cru...on life, death and love. If you like it, share it. What do you think of the video? Who can you share it with? a short film about life, death & love. If... Continue Reading →
Matthew’s Vest
The knot in my stomach would not go away. Every time I thought about it, the pain only got worse. Maybe I could try to forget it. But how could I forget? It was a priceless and irreplaceable gift. It was Matthew’s sheriff vest that Nanny made from Papa’s deer skin. He had worn it... Continue Reading →
Great Leaders are Peddlers of Hope
Great leaders have been described as "peddlers of hope". One example is Kenneth I. Chenault. He was named was named chairman and CEO of American Express only five months before the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The American Express Manhattan headquarters is located directly across from the World Trade Center. When the twin towers collapsed,... Continue Reading →
