R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Respect is widely accepted as a feeling of admiration for someone as a result of their qualities, talents, or achievements. Our current culture doesn’t seem to value respect. I have the feeling that there is no one who is beyond skepticism and criticism. The news shows and late night talk show hosts skewered everyone who ran for president. There is no one left who hasn’t been ridiculed and had all his/her dirty laundry aired for the entire world to see. Every little error has been highlighted and exaggerated, leaving very little room for admiration.

Time to Change the World!

Changing the entire world is a daunting task – one fit for a Super Hero! It is one of those things that we look at and say – Not me! There are heroes throughout history who literally changed the world. But then there are people like us. What can we do?

As the Chinese proverb says, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. No one single thing that we do will change the world, but nothing gets done without those first steps.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

It has been quite a while since I had a chance to sit down at my computer and write! December was filled with wonderful friends and family, and I enjoyed every minute of it! I have come to believe that you have to strike when you have the opportunity, and the holidays are a great time to reunite with people. Many other things had to go by the wayside, but I have memories to cherish and stronger relationships as a result. Good ending to a good year!

Now we get to those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions! I find that anything that I plan for an entire year gets my focus for a month and then just fades away, so I think that I will take a different approach this year.