My love affair with books and words began at an early age. My mother dated a gentleman who worked for a bookbinding company. There was never a shortage of books in my life because he furnished my sisters and me with a steady supply.

How Franklin Peanuts Only Black Character Creates Hope — Hey, wait! What is that a Black Peanuts character on the wall? It is a hot summer day. My husband and I are happy to take a road trip. The trip is to relieve stress and celebrate my husband’s birthday. We go to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World…

Presidents and Vice Presidents — Medium writers and readers do you know that some of the most powerful people in the world write on Medium? Two presidents and two vice presidents, one former and one current, are Medium writers. This morning, as usual, I was reading my Medium Daily Digest. From the Digest I read…

Daydreaming Is for Everyone. No Matter What Your Age. — When was the last time you took time to daydream? Let me share my journey with you and inspire you to spend time with your thoughts. “One man’s daydreaming is another man’s day.” -Terri Guillemets. During the summer of my 21st birthday, I was young and naïve. Feeling strong and…

Love is Easy. Relationships Take Work. — Is your relationship strong? There are 10 little things you can do to help make your relationship stronger by putting in effort. All relationships have peaks and valleys. Don’t give up at the first signs of a valley. “You call it madness, but I call it love.” — Don Byas …

Color Influences You — Color affects your world and your life in big ways. Color is around us every day. Color changes your moods and influences you. It even helps you make decisions in ways that you are oblivious to.

You Have More In Common Than You Realize — What do other generations have in common with the popular Millennials and Generation Z? There is new hope. My husband’s son is a Millennial. He gifted my husband a trip to Encore Day Club in Vegas. And of course, I got to go along for the ride. First, in my…

Double Rainbow Appears Over Buckingham Palace After Queen Elizabeth’s Death — The incredible moment a colorful rainbow appears can make you stop and pause. When Queen Elizabeth’s death was announced a double rainbow appeared over Buckingham Palace. “There’s a rainbow in the sky, all the time, don’t be blind.” — Ziggy Marley A family friend…

You Don’t Have to Transform into the Green Monster The Incredible Hulk — Blowing Your Top is a Stopper! Remember the character Bruce Banner from the movie Incredible Hulk. His anger transforms him into the uncontrollable green monster the Incredible Hulk. Otherwise, Bruce is a soft-spoken scientist. Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion. There are proven steps you can…