This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.** Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy starred in a film together titled "Saint Vincent". One of the main characters of the film, Oliver, is the 12 year-old adopted son of Melissa McCarthy's character, … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Tosha and Jeanice walked into my classroom and gave me one of those looks only women have the power to give. The look that says, "I don't like you and I don't trust you." I felt it penetrate me. It was my first year as a teacher, and I was doing my best to act un-phased. But I was phased. The way they … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
A Prayer About Balance
When someone asks me "What are you reading right now"? I wonder if it would be appropriate to laugh out loud. But then I realize, it's a serious question, and many women are better at balancing their lives - and actually read books for their own pleasure. Affiliate links below will allow me to continue writing - I only link what I would recommend! Thank you for your support and for reading … [Read more...] about A Prayer About Balance
10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
As I turned my car onto the grounds of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, I stopped to take this picture. I was drawn to it. I had to look at it and admire the beautiful sky behind it; and I thought - I need to share it. I also thought, I'm late - and I should post this picture on Facebook so that I could say, "I'm here! I made it!". I drove further until I could see the Church … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
Walking onto the beach the first day of vacation, I sneezed. I don't remember if my husband said God Bless you, but I do remember that he looked at my son and said, "Mommy's allergic to vacation - there are no lists." *this article contains affiliate links, your purchases help me to continue writing - thank you! I cracked up. You know how when jokes are based on truth, they really are funny? … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color