Acts of Kindness
I wake each morning hoping to help someone achieve their dreams. I use small acts of kindness throughout my day, hoping that the act can help move someone closer to their dream, or if nothing else, make their day better. If each of us tried to do an act of kindness a day, what would […]
Gathering The Family
With the holidays coming up and the crazy work schedules of our family, we always try, like everyone else, to gather on the holidays. While we make a valiant effort, sometimes we just can’t all be together in the same spot at the same time. So, in between the major holiday gatherings, I like to […]
Turning of the Weather
No matter what we do, what we say, or how much we try to deny it, winter will be sneaking up on us whether we like it or not. I love the change when the air becomes a bit chilly and the sweaters come out, but then shortly after, the drop goes right to my […]
A Lesson Learned
I recently got involved in a little, shall I say, soap opera kind of thing. It was something I often shy away from but thought I might be helping a friend. I shared information about someone thinking I was doing the right thing and would be appreciated for it, but of course it backfired. My […]
A SALUTE FROM THE PAST- PLEASE READ
November 2014 Dear Old Friends of Timmy’s Regatta: After 5 years of running my own foundation and helping children who are patients at CHOP by donating funds to make their stays more comfortable, the Evening of Inspiration would like to invite everyone who was involved in Timmy’s Regatta Auction to “COME OUT TO […]
A Fall Morning
As I walked my dog this morning, the sun was beginning to rise. It drew my attention and held me there, studying the beauty of the moment. I then took a breathe and slowly looked around my year. Although it is sad to say goodbye to the summer and the beauty of the flowers and […]
A Gathering
Planning a fundraiser is a job. There is no doubt about it, no getting around it, and no easy way in or out of it. I say these words only if you want it to work. I have been a fundraiser for years and was self taught. I read a lot, planned a lot, recruited […]
Dream Vacations
Since the day we were married, my husband and I planned that we would someday make a trip to Hawaii. Thirty-two years later, after many years of no flying, not enough time to do it, no flying, too far…did I mention not wanting to fly especially that far,we got on the plane and made the trek. Nine days in […]
Chicken Soup
You know the old saying, “Chicken soup is good for the soul?” Well, it is. I’ve always believed it from the time I was a child when my grand mom and mother made their special chicken soup. I would stand by their side and watch each step and savor each moment with them and the […]
October Pink
Again, we leave September with Childhood Cancer Awareness month and slip into October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. Loving all the support for all our survivors as well as those still fighting. This month brings home the thoughts of all those women who are diagnosed each year and those women who are still fighting. Will they […]