What makes the darkness dark is that we feel powerless to change the situation. When we deliberately choose the direction of our focus, we gain ground in our self-empowerment; and THAT makes us feel better. Empowerment is a primary component of happiness. Happiness is diminished to the degree we feel…
One of my greatest joys is getting up close to bees on flowers and snapping a picture. Photography is probably the #1 means by which I practice tip #14 – Seek Distractions – as suggested in my book. Bees on flowers are one of my favorite photographic challenges. My Relationship with Bees…
When I received the diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015, one thing changed immediately. I knew what doesn’t matter. Within minutes of hearing the news, any resentments, hurts, or feelings of betrayal, etc. I had been harboring the previous 3 years simply evaporated. Gone. Even today, it is hard to dredge…
I kicked off my New Year with a rewrite of the book I wrote in 2010. The Old Made New The original “old” book was called, “Read My Lips Tips for Success.” Now it is called, “Thirty Tips to Get Out Of the Pits.” Much of the original material…
Each year, I compile some of my favorite quotes and photographs and create an e-book you can download and a video you can watch. I discovered the power of quotes in 1981 when someone at work sold March of Dimes coupon books with coupons on one side and a beautiful…
I find Pelicans to be fascinating birds to photograph. They are ODD, yet magnificent. I just love pelicans! When it comes to seeking distractions, as I recommend as Pit Buster Tip #14 in my book, pelicans really do the trick! Not only because they are so cool, but they live…
Every year while baking holiday goodies, I am reminded of my lifelong love and hate relationship with spatulas. It started as far back as I can remember. A child. In the kitchen. Mom is baking all sorts of goodies. I want to lick the bowl. But that damn spatula does…
Those who know me know I LOVE cats. But, there is one thing I love more than felines, and that is PUPPIES! When I grew up, we owned a male and female Cockapoo that created litters of darling furballs twice a year. As a child and tween, these delightful…
