Holiday Wishes 16 is my 16th Holiday Wishes post. My first was in 2010. There have been many heartful, enlightening, fun, hopeful, and wonderful wishes in 16 years. I enjoy looking back through the old wishes as much as I love reading the new ones. I hope you do, too. Happy Holidays! Mary W -- Since [...]
I was shopping at my local Dollar Tree when I was handed an opportunity to give, to make a difference. I was called to give. If you’re unfamiliar with Dollar Tree, almost everything in the store is one dollar or one dollar and twenty-five cents , it’s the 21st-century version of the five and dime [...]
Indianapolis your spring break destination, isn't a joke. When people think about spring break, most picture white beaches, tan bodies, and a bright sun blazing down on a UV-protected back. What most folks don't think about is Indianapolis. Spring break Indianapolis just doesn't have that special ring to it, does it? However, if you live [...]
Are you hosting a New Years Eve bash tonight? If so, here are some last minute New Year’s Eve party safety tips. 6 New Year's Eve Party Safety Tips How Are Guests Getting Home? Put someone in charge of getting everyone home safely. Pull up Uber or Lyft apps. Also, check locally. Many offer free [...]
So, have you walked in their shoes? Several years ago, about three weeks before Christmas, I was shopping in a discount department store. I had a list of items for a 10-year-old girl, an Angel from the Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Drive. I had a list of needs and sizes, but I was lost. [...]
Can we stamp out hunger? Is it possible? We can try. What's the hungriest you've ever been? Have you ever gone days without food? Were you ever faced with the uncertainty of where your next meal would come from? Have you ever been desperate enough to eat food out of a trash bin? I haven't. [...]
So, what is Thanksgiving? Is it a time for family, friends, and football? Yes, it is. However, it can be a lot more than that. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Thanksgiving Can Be a Time to: To express gratitude for the people and things in your life. You can reflect on the kindness you've received [...]
A few years ago, I bought stand-up desks for my co-worker and friend Nancy Jarial and myself. Nancy had done the cover and interior artwork on two of my books and wouldn't take one cent. So, I bought her a desk. It's something we'd talked about and were both interested in. We had installed shelves [...]
There are so many free online courses. However, I know for many of you there’s not enough hours in the day. That’s not the case for me and others. I’ve thought about free online courses for a long time. I’ve considered taking classes and creating a leadership course. It wasn’t until recently that I seriously [...]
So, is road rage killing you, or will it? Whenever I mention road rage, regardless of the demographic I'm speaking with, a high percentage of the group admits to road rage, even sharing stories and occasionally defending their behavior. Before you think I'm being holier than thou, I also suffer from road rage. Yes, I [...]
