The Gospel according to Joan

Daily Prayer and Meditation Guides

2010-09-18T23:02:00.000-04:00

Recently I have been thinking seriously about daily readers that have influenced my journey. I want my children to know about these books. They may never read them, but somehow it is important to me that I create a record of things like this. I picked three that have been most important - Daily Word, Simple Abundance and Pocketful of Miracles. As I started making my Squidoo page about them,

Rhema Marvanne

2010-07-22T22:19:00.001-04:00

I wish I could make this video show for you here. I just cannot figure it out. but do take the time to click on the link and watch this amazing child sing! You will be glad you did! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pTRy07vCNY

Peter and Peeps

2010-05-22T09:18:00.001-04:00

This man must be such a peaceful soul -- I just cannot imagine how he was still enough for the hummingbird to feed her baby in his hands ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7xBLvMIBZU&feature

Tate Family Reunion Parade

2010-05-03T10:18:00.002-04:00

Last week was so exciting. My friend and co-host on Internet Radio arrived in South Carolina for the Tate Family Reunion and a trip to Seabrook Island! Kate Loving Shenk aka Mukunda22 immediately jumped into all the activities of our wild and crazy weekend reunion. Our reunion includes singing, dancing, bingo and even our own little parade. This year we marched around the square in Pendleton

Boogie Woogie

2010-03-31T09:24:00.000-04:00

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER, HERE IS HOW THE BOOGIE WOOGIE WAS DONE! The male dancer is super . . . never moves his shoulders compared to what his feet and knees are doing. I love his pants! This is a pianist from Switzerland who plays some of the best Boogie Woogie anywhere. He is so BIG over there, they hold a week- long Boogie Woogie contest every year and all the best players in the

Stand by Me

2010-03-22T06:46:00.000-04:00

One of the best videos I have ever seen! This one will lift your spirits for sure! Stand by Me -- Sung around the world!

Fun happy yodeling !

2010-03-10T12:55:00.000-05:00

This is one of the happiest videos I have seen in a long time! What great fun! 12 year old girl on Britain's Got Talent! This one will make you smile all day! FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!

Personal Ceremonies and Celebrations

2010-02-17T08:11:00.000-05:00

When was the last time you had a celebration or ceremony just for yourself? I have some ideas for you at this Squidoo lens - How to Create a Celebration for Yourself What is your most recent accomplishment? Did you lose 5 pounds since Christmas? Create a ceremony to celebrate the event. It will help you to remember that you did it once, and you can do it again. What if you made yourself a

The Lord's Prayer

2010-02-13T15:01:00.001-05:00

This has to be one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen - Andrea Bocelli and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing The Lord's Prayer. Take a few moments today to join them.

Opera in the Marketplace

2010-01-31T18:00:00.000-05:00

Again this week, I received a moment of joy in my email. Thank you, Marsha. These events are important because they remind us to be joyful wherever we are -- and to be open to delightful surprises and enjoy life! I hope this one also makes you smile today - and remember, wherever you go next week, watch for the joyful moments and relish them! Opera singers disguised as shopkeepers were

What is your "one thing"

2010-01-24T11:00:00.000-05:00

What is life all about? What is your life all about? Do you know yet? PS Thank you Jeff Herring, for leading me to this video today!

Flying a Helicopter

2010-01-23T16:48:00.001-05:00

My friend Janice just called! She piloted a helicopter for the first time today! Yippee! She said, "I was proud of me for not backing out, I was proud that I breathed the whole time, and when he handed me the wheel, I did not panic. I didn't throw up either!" A few years ago, Janice moved west to accept a new job. Not long after that, she bought her first house. In fact, her life since

Sudden Joy

2010-01-20T10:46:00.002-05:00

My friend Jeanie sent me the link to this moment of joy this morning! As I watched, I was in awe. A sudden joyful moment of happy entertainment in the middle of a busy day! Would you have stopped to watch? I hope you smile as you watch this video and I hope you remember today to take the time to experience joy-- wherever it presents itself! FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!

The Ten Year Journal

2010-01-19T08:30:00.000-05:00

My favorite journaling technique is the Ten Year Journal Most of us have time to write 5 little lines every day -- and that is all that is required with the Ten year journal. To see how I use this journal, simply visit the link above. Or go to Amazon now and check it out. This journal is a beautiful gift too. I have used it for wedding gift for senior couple and they love it. It's super

Moon Moo and You, The Collective Wisdom

2009-10-11T13:50:00.001-04:00

Moon and Moo Invite You!Every Tuesday night on Blog Radio, something a little bit magical happens! Joan Adams (joan4) and Kate Loving Shenk (mukunda22) host the Moon, Moo and You show at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The show is very casual and always fun and informative - and sometimes very deep and extremely wise. Past guests have included Todd Silva, the Secret Dollar Man http://

Wake up call!

2009-08-15T09:37:00.002-04:00

We had a real wake up experience Thursday night. The television and the internet went out. Totally. Now we have had this happen before, but this outage lasted way past bedtime.I really got a kick out of watching the two of us adjust to the change in our normal routine. First I made a list -- what can I accomplish without the internet?We sorted hubby's golf balls, went through a stack of

2009-06-02T14:34:00.003-04:00

See more potential in everyone you know,This will help you both get into the flow.Get around people that inspire you,And say good bye to those that tire you. Thank you, Andy Dooley! I received this wonderful art via e-mail this morning. Andy always sends such positive uplifting words and art -- and I have learned to depend on his beautiful work to inspire me.To see more inspirational art,

Believe in Yourself

2009-05-23T07:25:00.007-04:00

Our granddaughter was playing with her new birthday doll -- and I was sitting on the floor in her room, just watching, chatting, "being" whatever character she needed!She asked, "Joan-Joan, do you want me to fix your hair in a ponytail?"I said, "Oh, I think my hair is much too short for a ponytail!"She replied, "Joan-Joan, if you want to try to something new, you have to believe in yourself!"I

Grandma Joys

2009-05-15T22:51:00.003-04:00

We are having so much fun with the grandchildren this week. Both children play on a "coach-pitch" baseball team, so there were two of those games - and our granddaughter missed both games because she was in dress rehearsals for her ballet, Hansel and Gretel. Last night we took Zachary to his game, then to a couple of innings at the Winthrop University baseball game, and then to dinner at our

The Secret Money Man

2009-04-15T09:36:00.003-04:00

Last night our guest on Moon Moo and You was Todd Silva, the Secret Dollar Man!Enjoy!Very short clip about The Secret Dollar ManAnd here you can listen and learn from last night's Moon Moon and You conversation with Todd Silva - Todd Silva on Moon Moon and You

Thumbuddy - Self Esteem - Confidence

2009-04-07T22:54:00.003-04:00

I am happy to report that I recently met Mark Arens, creator of the ThumbPeople, and I am so totally impressed with his website and products for families, church groups, and anybody who enjoys positivity!Mark has delightful boardbooks for toddlers, books for school-age children and music for all ages. To visit the ThumbPeople, just click on Thumbuddy, the precious cartoon fellow on the right of

You at 50

2009-03-16T19:55:00.003-04:00

I was touched by this and thought I would share it...This is amazingly creative!Pay close attention to this - as it is read forward and, then, backward. This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20 year old. The contest was Titled 'u @ 50'.This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause. So simple and yet so

Take Time to Be

2009-03-06T20:27:00.002-05:00

My kindergarten grandson told me yesterday that at their school, right after lunch, they have "time to be". I said, "What is time to be?" He said, "Oh, it's just time for a little nap." I love that concept. Teaching children the idea of taking time to just "be" not "do". We all need to return to that kind of thinking!It is my most sincere hope that today you will take "time to be." Sit on

Family Fun

2009-02-19T08:18:00.002-05:00

We had such a fun family dinner last night. This morning I am filled with gratitude. Our son and his family returned from a week at Disney World. They came here as soon as they got back to town, and soon our daughter joined us too. Her hubby was still at work, so we missed him! The children were talking as fast as they could talk, sharing their fun experiences at Disney - and so were their

Be Positive

2009-01-26T21:00:00.002-05:00

I have been honored - so deeply touched -- that I scarcely know what to say. My friend, Mimi, Growwear on Squidoo, created a lens all about me! She even had my sisters in on her big secret! Their interviews and insights are on the lens, too!I was quietly reading my e-mail one night, when I got an e-mail from Mimi. "please take a look at my new lens." lol oh wow. I thought she had just made

The Frog Race

2009-01-13T15:28:00.001-05:00

Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs.... who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower.A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants....The race began....Honestly:No one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach thetop of the tower.You heard statements such as:"Oh, WAY too difficult!!

Be Positive

2009-01-10T16:32:00.002-05:00

Sometimes life just sends wonderful surprises - and they leave you speechless! That's what happened to me last week. My on-line friend, Growwear(Mimi) sent me an e-mail asking me to take a look at one of her lenses. I do that quite often for people, reviewing for spelling errors, etc, or perhaps just providing the first visit. So......I casually clicked.........and there was ME! The entire

2008-12-16T18:53:00.001-05:00

my first post from ping.fm. Good evening everybody! lol

Kids With Special Needs

2008-12-06T20:31:00.002-05:00

My sister, Betty, is visiting and we have had a wonderful time - Christmas Party, shopping, visiting with family -- but in the middle of all the excitement we created a very important lens - Kids With Special NeedsWe hope you will take a look and that you will help us to spread the word about these important and helpful programs.FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!

Banish the Blahs - re-launch

2008-12-02T15:59:00.002-05:00

I am so excited! Banish the Blahshas a brand new look! and the page even has audio so you can hear our voices! I never thought I would enjoy hearing my own southern drawl on a website, but even I thought this was fun! I do hope you will stop by for a visit. The book is fun, upbeat, and full of wonderful ideas! These are not "pie-in-the-sky" or expensive ideas; these are things you can do

Charly's daughter, Rhiannon receives award!

2008-11-05T20:27:00.003-05:00

Congratulations Rhiannon! Rhi's mom, Charly, is my very dear Australian friend and we are all so proud of Rhi's recent award! Read this directly quoted from Charly's blogCharly LeethamI am very big on encouraging my children to have online businesses. Today, I received the best news ever!My 12 year old Daughter, Rhiannon, has been selected as one of two Under 16 year old entrepreneurs to be

A friend with whom I can be silent

2008-10-03T15:42:00.000-04:00

Give me work to do, Give me health, Give me joy in simple things, Give me an eye for beauty, A tongue for truth, A heart that loves, A mind that reasons, A sympathy that understands. Give me neither malice nor envy, But a true kindness And a noble common sense. At the close of each day Give me a book And a friend with whom I can be silent.. Friends and Friendship Quote from Quote Cosmos FREE

Sunrise Meditation

2008-09-27T20:09:00.000-04:00

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Inspiration

2008-09-11T15:50:00.002-04:00

Do you need a little inspiration and/or a little hope today? Please visit my lensabout James Dillet Freeman. This "poet to the moon" has written such beautiful prayers and poetry - I simply had to create a lens about him. In our little Unity group, we always close with the Prayer for Protection. What beautiful thoughts to hold in our hearts all week!FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map

54 Squidoo Lenses Completed

2008-09-08T20:27:00.003-04:00

I did it! I realized my Squidoo goal! I have completed 54 Squidoo lenses! You can view them all at My Lensography ! There is all kinds of information there -from recipes to reunions to weddings and a Tate Family Sing-Along! So do stop by and say hello!Also, the Tate Girls (my sisters and me) were featured on Insightful Nana's blog. That was great fun, too! It's nice to be on the internet

Hooray! Another celebration!

2008-08-28T14:49:00.002-04:00

Pendleton lens done by my sister has been reviewed on Squidoo Lens Reviews! Go take a look! Squidoo Lens Reviews Hooray! We are both so excited! FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

Dolphin Encounter

2008-08-07T19:10:00.002-04:00

Our family spent the weekend at Seabrook Island -- all of us under one roof! It was wonderful! On Saturday, Randy surprised us with a dolphin encounter with Captain Chad. Do visit the Squidoo lens to see the wonderful pics!http://www.squidoo.com/dolphin-encounter-with-captain-chadFREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

Squid Angel Visits Pendleton Lens

2008-07-21T07:37:00.004-04:00

The lens about Pendleton received a special Squid Angel blessing yesterday! This will mean a better rating for it, and probably more traffic. Thank you, Pendleton, for your activity on this lens. What fun to see you all visiting and posting comments! Your community spirit is higher than any I have ever seen! Bless you all!http://www.squidoo.com/pendletonFREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map

30 Day Challenge

2008-07-06T19:27:00.001-04:00

I have made the decision. I am going to participate in the 30 day challenge. If you are an internet marketer and like me, have not done this yet, please click below to sign up. and let me know if you do. I will be looking for you!http://www.ThirtyDayChallenge.com/challenge/21323FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

You must read Colin Joss today

2008-07-05T08:50:00.003-04:00

Hope you are all having a Happy 4th weekend in the USA!!! I just read Colin Joss' blog about his imaging book. if you are as nutsy about imaging pages and picturing your goals and dreams as I am -- please read this one! It will get you all fired up again about those pages!!http://backroadsmarketing.com/blog/FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

Exciting Times

2008-07-01T15:25:00.002-04:00

My internet life is so exciting these days!I just had my first article accepted by Ezine Articles! See banner on the right!and about four days ago, I created a Squidoo lens about my husband -- who is a legally blind golfer and quite an inspiration! The lens has just shot up the charts, faster than I believed was possible. Do stop by and take a look at his story!Legally Blind and Plays Golfand

Wonderful Web Women Giveaway

2008-06-19T10:18:00.002-04:00

I am giving away the 10x10 in a huge give-away with the Wonderful Web Women. Information is below:I have a wonderful gift for you. The community at Wonderful Web Women have banded together with invited friends to create a collection of over 200 gifts for you. This is a really unique event which is only available for 3 weeks.You can sign up here to choose as many of these gifts as you

June is the Mid-Month

2008-06-13T16:32:00.002-04:00

As you know, I love setting goals and cutting out pictures on New Year's Eve. If you have downloaded the Ten By Ten workbook http://joyfulacquisitions.com, June is a pivotal month. We are halfway through 2008. Have you totally completed your workbook? Are there 10 clear things you want to be/do/achieve/see before 2010?Look at your workbook some time this month. Spend some time with it. Does

Crescent City Gal: Miracles Abound (if you know what to look for)

2008-06-08T07:17:00.002-04:00

Strongly recommend reading this blog today! Excellent!Crescent City Gal: Miracles Abound (if you know what to look for)FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

Learning about Squidoo

2008-06-07T10:57:00.002-04:00

I recently discovered Squidoo and have been happily creating lenses for the past couple of weeks. Squidoo is a delightful way to express yourself on-line, create web pages for free, advertise your favorite product. And it is perfect for those of us who are technically challenged. If you would like to make your own lens, just click here and try it today. You can't create just one! Squidoo is

Two Wolves

2008-05-25T15:56:00.001-04:00

Another e-mail favorite -- author unknown. something to seriously think about, tho. Which wolf are you feeding right now? Hour by hour we need to watch our thoughts.A very old and very wise Cherokee grand father was teaching his grandchildren about life, "A fight is going on inside of me...It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow,

Dealing with Stress

2008-05-21T10:21:00.001-04:00

I received this in my e-mail today. I do not know who wrote it, but it is entirely too good not to post.so here tis. and if you know who wrote this, please let me know. Thank you!A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience,Raised a glass of water and asked'How heavy is this glass of water?'Answers called out ranged from 200g to 500g.The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight

Kate Loving Shenk, guest writer

2008-05-20T15:59:00.001-04:00

Kate Loving Shenk More Ways to Beat the Blues from KateJoan Adams and sister Betty DeLorme have compiled a greatelectronic book on different approaches to staying on ahigh vibrational plane, how to lift your mood when feelingblue, how to take action when you are feeling sad.I am proud to say that I wrote a chapter for their bookcalled: "Thoughts Are Alive!!"Each chapter gives direction on

Lessons from My Grandson

2008-04-30T12:54:00.002-04:00

How quickly children reframe, forgive and move on!! A lesson for all of us in this conversation with my 4 year old grandson!!"Joan Joan, when is Poppy coming home?" Oh, he is playing golf. He won't be home till after gymnastics. "Joan-Joan, Poppy forgot something" What did he forget? "Me" (with the saddest little face on earth!)and a few seconds later, while I was still reeling, he said, "

Thankful to be an American

2008-04-16T14:50:00.002-04:00

I did my income tax extension yesterday -- on line. Stressed me out, as usual. But then, I got serious about it. How thankful I am to live in this country -- even with my complaints and my strong opinions about how things "ought" to be, I am truly thankful. It is springtime in South Carolina -- almost perfect. The flowers are blooming. And although there is a little nip in the air today,

2008-04-09T11:50:00.001-04:00

I have just heard about a fascinating new competition - for kids who have businesses, no less!There is a book coming out about money-savvy kids, a fund-raising project for charity, and they are currently looking for two entrepreneurs under the age of sixteen to profile in the book.All your child needs to do is make a two-minute video about their business and put it on YouTube tagged "cash smart

Banish the Blahs and Be Happy!

2008-04-02T11:30:00.003-04:00

Have you ever been lonely? Have you ever been blue? Yes, yes, we all have!!Would you like to reduce the number of blue days and create some happy days for yourself? Wouldn't you like to know how to switch your own attitude? My sister, Betty DeLorme, and I have compiled our blues-fighting techniques into a book. And 10 of our on-line friends have added their thoughts as well. It's serious

Jesus and The Secret

2008-03-07T10:48:00.002-05:00

What do you think Jesus would think about The Secret and the Law of Attraction? How about Hooponopono?For the next few weeks, we will be discussing this issue on this blog. Did not Jesus say "you can do anything I am doing?" "I came that they might have Life and have it more abundantly?"I am no theologian, but have been studying spiritual matters for most of my life. I simply do not see any

Valentine's Day

2008-02-11T18:19:00.001-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! Today is the first day of the rest of my life. My dad used to have that sign (Today is the first day..) hanging in the kitchen in his home. The older I get, the more aware I am of that fact. Indeed, today is the day -- to accomplish, to be, to love. I am thankful today for all of the love in my life. FREE Imaging/Goalsetting/Treasure Map Workbook!http:

Trash to Treasure

2008-02-03T17:38:00.001-05:00

I almost pitched it out. It was a glass jar my husband spotted in the garage of a relative. We brought it home with other family treasures we had been given. For two or three days, I had soaked that jar in bleach and soapy water. Today I decided to take a look at it. It was sparkling and rather interesting. I read the bottom, looked it up on the net, and yes, it is a treasure. My husband

January 23, 2008

2008-01-23T23:24:00.000-05:00

January is almost done. February is on the horizon. What are your plans for the next two years? What dreams do you need to reawaken? What new lessons would you like to learn? My new e-workbook, Ten by Ten.. Ten Things I want to Do/Be/Accomplish is free for you at http://www.joyfulacquisitions.com The workbook consists of simple instructions and room for 10 pages of things you want to do/

Starting Over -- Again

2008-01-18T08:38:00.000-05:00

Life just seems filled with "starting over" projects sometimes. It seems we are forever saying goodbye and hello, doesn't it? One thing is certain in life and that thing is Change! So today, as I relaunch my life for the zillionth time, I hope you will join me -- in accepting that change is inevitable, in learning that we grow with each change, and in prayer that my changes are for the

Image yourself a wonderful time

2008-01-07T07:40:00.000-05:00

This is the time to make your dreams come true. Download my free workbook -- Ten by Ten -- Ten Things I want to Do/Be/Accomplish/See! This is a great way to make imaging/treasure map pages of your dreams and it even has photo pages for your celebrations. Ten by Tenhttp://www.joyfulacquisitions.com

My Little Flashlight

2007-11-26T08:40:00.000-05:00

I am writing my first e-books. What a learning experience! Every time I think I have the first one ready, I find out I must learn something new. When I started, I read an uplifting article that said you could walk across the USA in the dark with just a flashlight -- going a few steps at a time. So I mentally grabbed a flashlight and told myself that I would take this project one step at a

Black Friday

2007-11-23T16:54:00.001-05:00

It has been a wonderful restful day. I have never understood why the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday for the media. For me, it is a day of rest and reflection, a time to think, read, make new lists, and prepare for the upcoming holidays - on paper. I have no desire to shop today -- not even on line. That chore can be done later. Today feels like a "snow day". The world is in slow

A Delightfully Magic Afternoon

2007-11-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

Saturday afternoon, the grands came to visit. Jessica is 5 years old and Zachary is 4 years old. They were immediately attracted to our front yard which is filled with bright yellow leaves. Jessica made leaf bouquets, and Zach set about making leaf piles. Within a few minutes, both of them were running and jumping into the pile of leaves. Grandpa (Poppy) soon joined them and within minutes,

Thanksgiving Blessing

2007-11-17T22:50:00.000-05:00

Our first Thanksgiving after our brother's death in 1988, my sister gave this blessing to us. We have all treasured it since and would like to share with you now. Nancy found it in an old Ideals magazine that mom had kept. I hope it will mean as much to you as it does to us.Grace for Thanksgiving DayAlice Kennelly RobertsDear God, wherever we may beOn this Thanksgiving DayGathered with loved

A Lesson in Courage and Letting Go

2007-11-15T20:32:00.000-05:00

All this talk about laughter reminded me of our friend, Joann -- and yes, she will laugh when she sees this blog! A few years ago she sold her lovely home on the coast of SC and bought herself an RV! She travels the country visiting her children and grandchildren! And having fun! At this moment, she is somewhere in Texas, I think, with a group of single RV'ers having the time of her life.

Laughter and Dear Friends

2007-11-11T11:04:00.001-05:00

We had company this weekend -- Margie and Billy, our dear friends, probably our oldest friends. We met in 1970 when we moved to Wagener, SC. We always enjoy their company - relaxed and easy for all of us -- old friends are such a treasure.I was thinking though, of my last visit to their home. It was in the summer. My sister and I had attended a nephew's wedding near Wagener. As I rode

A Plan of Action

2007-11-06T06:40:00.000-05:00

I was talking with a friend last night about a problem in her life. We developed an action plan that I think might be helpful to you. These are simple ideas that have helped me in the past. When you are "frozen", stymied, stuck with a problem, you simply want a way out. Certainly it is better to take an active stance than to sit and muddle over your problem over and over. Again, I remind you

A Little Education

2007-11-04T10:37:00.000-05:00

If you are new to blogging and reading blogs, you might wonder "What is all the stuff on the right hand column?" On my blog, you will notice several squares with my picture and "I am a member of". These are called nings. They are social networking sites and fun to read and fun to join. Anytime you want to visit one of the nings, simply click on my picture and you will be taken to the site.

A Life Well Lived

2007-11-02T14:32:00.000-04:00

"If you don't know my midnight, don't be jealous of my morning." That is a quote from Mr. Willie Boulware, my former employer. What he meant was that we should not be envious of others' success if we did not know the troubles those people had been through. In the 70's, I was the school secretary and he was the principal at the Alternative School, a school for children with discipline problems. He

More on Kyle

2007-10-31T12:22:00.000-04:00

To learn more about Kyle, go to http://www.kylelograsso.org/From Kyle's website, his mom's favorite poem:How we take on life now! when the task at hand is a mountain in front of youit may seem too hard to climb.but you don't have to climb it all at once -just one step at a time.take one small stepthen another...and you'll find...the task at hand that was a mountain in front of you...is now a

Kyle and his golf videos

2007-10-31T11:01:00.000-04:00

Please notice that there are two videos that tell this story!What an amazing story!!! Watch both videos! The little fellow's golf is just the beginning of a remarkable story of courage and healing and spirit! Do not miss seeing this! It will change your life and your perspective!

Kyle Lograsso 2

2007-10-31T10:57:00.001-04:00

the rest of the story

Kyle Lograsso 1

2007-10-31T10:55:00.001-04:00

You must see this young fellow play golf -- and hear "the rest of the story".

Our web site

2007-10-30T17:58:00.000-04:00

Fun Family Reunions or 3 Wise Women -- whatever it ends up being, it is the new website of my sister, Betty, my friend, Debbie and me. If you would like to take a look, and visit with us a while, please do. http://www.freewebs.com/funfamilyreunionThe first thing you will see is a forum for family reunions. Oh, how happy we would be if you added some ideas to that. If you have never

Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog: Meme (Blogger Tag) About Lynda Part 1

2007-10-30T16:14:00.000-04:00

Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog: Meme (Blogger Tag) About Lynda Part 1Here are the simplified, combined rules:1. Post the rules before you give the facts.2. Link to the person/people who tagged you.3. Share eight facts about yourself.4. At the end of your post, tag five people and list their names with links.5. Leave them a comment on their blog letting them know they’ve been tagged!6. Lisa

Complaint Free World Update

2007-10-30T07:20:00.000-04:00

UPDATE! October 30, 2007 -- Complaint Free World now charges a small fee for the bracelets. Visit http://www.complaintfreeworld.biz/ to see their new store. Cost is minimal. Response to the project was far beyond anything they expected.Again, this project is well worth your time personally, or for your group. and remember, we used purple potholder loops! Be creative. Or order your

Bamboo and the Fern

2007-10-29T10:04:00.000-04:00

I received this in my e-mail this morning and thought it was worth repeating here. I apologize that I do not know the author. If you do, please leave that information in the comment section, and I will give credit where it is due. One day I decided to quit.... I quit my job, my relationship, myspirituality.... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods tohave one last talk with God."God,"

Family Celebrations

2007-10-26T07:54:00.001-04:00

We attended my nephew's wedding last weekend. The wedding was about three hours from here, so we stayed in a friend's beach house. My sister stayed there with us as did our daughter and my brother's widow and her husband. My younger sister was the mother of the groom, and we visited with her as we prepared for the rehearsal dinner. My stepsister and her children were at the wedding and it was

Home Water Usage and the Drought

2007-10-24T22:52:00.000-04:00

We are struggling with a drought here in South Carolina. Today's paper listed new restrictions and also some interesting figures on our home water usage. Did you know that taking a 5 minute shower uses 10 gallons of water versus taking a bath which uses 50 gallons of water? That is a huge savings! Brushing teeth with water running uses 2 gallons of water and running the dishwasher uses 6-9

An Abundance of Nature's Blessings

2007-10-22T19:59:00.000-04:00

My sister and I are visiting Seabrook Island, SC. In the past 24 hours we have seen -- from our front row seats on the screened porch facing Gator Lake -- a fox, ten deer, one big turtle, a house wren who sang for us, four cardinals, a woodpecker, blue jays, crows, squirrels and numerous colorful butterflies. But the biggest thrill for me was seeing the alligators! Our first visitor was a

Gratitude Exercise

2007-10-16T18:18:00.000-04:00

In Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach taught us to write down 5 things a day for which we are thankful. I started doing that about four years ago. The simple daily exercise keeps me aware of my immense blessings and I am constantly filled with gratitude. It only takes a few minutes a day and it does change your outlook on life. I write my gratitude list in my prayer journal each day.

Praying for a refrigerator?

2007-10-14T17:15:00.000-04:00

Once upon a time I told my sister I was praying for a refrigerator. She laughed. She said "God is not going to send a refrigerator down that driveway." lol A few months later our aunt died. A cousin called and said "do you want this old refrigerator? lol Of course, I said yes. And sure enough, within a few days, I stood and watched my cousin wheeling that refrigerator right down

Creating Imaging pages

2007-10-12T10:31:00.000-04:00

I just realized something interesting. My imaging pages need more action, more emotion. So my project for the weekend is to add action to my pages. I will search in magazines for pictures of the things that I want as usual, but this time, I will be sure those are action shots -- How did I not know that after all these years?And then the lesson becomes a lesson in learning -- that life is a

How To Make Your Imaging Book

2007-10-05T20:22:00.000-04:00

Catherine Ponder talks about it, The Secret talks about it, Simple Abundance talks about it -- in fact, tons of people are talking about it -- your imaging book, your imaging posters, your wheel of fortune. Some use a poster board, some use a book, some use a journal. I will just tell you about my own experience with this process. I have made imaging posters, and I have even made file folders

Read The Secret, Watch The Secret, Listen to The Secret

2007-10-02T10:53:00.000-04:00

For the past six months, I have been reading, listening and watching The Secret -- yes, I was so impressed with the movie that I bought the book, and then later even bought the CD's so I could listen in my car. As a member of a little Unity study/prayer group for the past 20 years, I was already aware of the power of positive thought, and found The Secret to be a help to me in maintaining that

Thank a Soldier Today

2007-09-30T12:22:00.000-04:00

Take a few minutes today to thank a soldier. It's a quiet Sunday here in the USA. All is well. What a blessing! The weather is perfect, the golfers are on the golf course, football games are being played, children are out on bicycles, and life is good. We are blessed indeed!I received this note today from a cousin who is overseas. His note says it all very well. Pray for them all.The note

Wait three days

2007-09-29T20:52:00.000-04:00

My mama used to say "wait 3 days." What she meant was that most of our small problems take care of themselves in 3 days. She wanted us to wait and see if things worked themselves out, instead of reacting immediately to every little thing that happened to us in a day. I think the advice has merit. Oftentimes, things have a way of working themselves out. Plans change, time passes, and things

Wear a Purple Bracelet

2007-09-25T16:48:00.000-04:00

:) I am back to day one. On Sunday night I was challenged to go 21 days without complaining, criticizing or gossiping! What a challenge! The program is called A Complaint Free World and the story has gone around the world fast. People must be starving for ways to improve their lives and their spirits! The bracelets have been featured on Oprah and the Today Show. It works like this --

The Tree is my Teacher

2007-09-22T12:41:00.000-04:00

I started blogging as a way to insure that my now adult children will always know some of the most important lessons I have learned in my lifetime. I hope that you also find my life lessons helpful.It was a dark and dreary time in my life. I began to read a book of spiritual exercises. I cannot even remember the name of the book now, but it was important to me at the time. One of the

Act as If

2007-09-18T10:35:00.000-04:00

src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">One of the best concepts I have learned in life is the concept of "act as if". I first read about this in Norman Vincent