God Bless America

 

My Home Sweet Home - Let compassion reign.

You Are the Co-creator of Your Life

 

Amazing Grace - for Mom

 

Mom, It's hard to believe it's been a year since you became our angel.  

I miss you so much!

Dreams Cover by Lanie Gardner - Beauitiful!

 

Lanie Gardner landed a recording contract with the Jonas Group in 10 days after the release of this video: Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.  Beautiful voice rising quickly to the top.

Traveler

Traveler, there are no roads...roads are made by walking.

~ Spanish Proverb

Ode to Joy! Music - The Greater Unifier

 

Imagine if we expressed such a celebration of joy every day!

To think that Beethoven was deaf when he composed the Ode to Joy.

Simply stunning!

Two paths diverged in a wood and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

~ Robert Frost

On Coffee

National Happy Coffee Day 9/29/15

Do you Want to Become 10% Happier

Newest Read

My newest read in pursuit of the how-to-happiness arrived today.  This book was recommended by my FLOW-based-productivity co-conspirator and brother, Todd McLees.  I have become increasingly conscious of training my brain and heart to become happier over the past 1.5 years.  I am thankful for the seedling of inspiration that was planted as I pondered the subject for my webinar through Hay House Publishing in the summer of 2014.  During that broadcast I presented the concept of FLOW, right brain vs. left brain activity, engagement of the parasympathetic vs. sympathetic nervous system, and values-based living.  Currently my goals have been redirected towards integrating the principles of Positive Psychology (who knew there was such a science - I didn't!) into the health and well-being of our U.S. Veterans.  That said, one cannot escape the persistent self-reflection that naturally flows out of the reading and self-integration of this material.  The Values-Based Living Blog has also grown from that experience, as self-exploration and understanding is a mighty teaching tool.  A book review to follow...

Running like a Fox

Eli running like a Fox

Eli, our 3-year-old grandson, ran his first ¼ mile zoo marathon today in Madison, WI.  An excellent idea to engage the kids in goal-oriented physical activity this early in life.  Papa and I weren't there in body, but thankful photos and Skype interface were available later in the day.  Technology makes the 1200 mile separation a little easier.  Computer hugs!

Delight in Vietnamese Cuisine in Tampa!

A Vietnamese Feast at Pho Quyen in Tampa

Pure, simple, fresh, beautiful, excellent.

Let There Be Peace on Earth - Pope Francis visits 9/11 Memorial .

Let there be peace on earth, and let it be begin with me.

A beautiful rendition of one of my favorite childhood songs performed by the 

Young People's Chorus of New York City

in honor of Pope Francis' visit to the 9/11 Memorial.

Lifting Others

Memories of Valparaiso

Valparaiso, Chile

I lived as an exchange student in Chile in 1981. 
Grateful to return with husband and friends to visit my host family and country. 
Raw natural beauty is yours to behold in the country filled with
vibrancy and hospitality.  

Weekday Sunrise

Good Morning in Tampa

I experience this beautiful setting every weekday morning.  

I park my car and walk three blocks to the clinic amidst the peace and quiet of a new day.  

It's another day to make a difference as a doc for US Veterans.