L.I.V.E. Life Inspired Views for Everyday

If you have grandparents or memories of them, you hopefully remember the feeling of love, the warm and cozy hugs, the joy that you had just being with them or looking forward to seeing them. You probably don't first think of their wrinkles, sagging skin, gray or white hair, ...  Show more

I've mentioned before how much I learn from quotes. My journals are packed with quotes that reflect my values, hopes, and characteristics I hope to emulate while wandering this earth. I find meaning in ancient as well as current sages of wisdom. This week I explore a way to ...  Show more

Today we often hear people claiming to have "imposter syndrome." If you haven't heard of it, it's when someone doesn't feel competent or confident despite what they have achieved. They do not feel the sweetness of success because they are waiting for "the other sho ...  Show more

Edgar Stafford wrote of his poetry, "I have woven a parachute out of everything broken." It reminds me of the 100 year-old rag rugs my mom and sister, Freda, have in their home. Broken and torn pieces of fabric, woven together by loving hands, have withstood time, dirt, and crush ...  Show more

When my dad was alive, he often repeated a story from his college years to us kids. He described going into a professor's office to discuss a question he had on a paper or something like that. As he stood in front of the professor's desk, the professor continued to focu ...  Show more