Tag: influence

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

7/4/25 Today is Independence Day for the U.S.A., which is a celebration of freedom and independence. I have lived my life with a spirit of independence, which is at least partially responsible for the reason I chose to live in Alaska. When I first… Continue Reading “HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!”

The War Within Us

We all have positive and negative emotions inside of us, it’s just a part of human nature. But it’s what we focus our thoughts and attention to that influences the choices we make, choices that create the life we live.

Pay It Forward Thursday

There is a spirit of thankfulness when someone gives you praise for your efforts. When someone takes the time to share your work or recommend you to others, it brings a sense of satisfaction and reward that money cannot buy. A connection is established, reputations are built, and friendships are made.

Monday Motivation #1

I can do it with a miserable attitude, or I can do it with a pleasant attitude. The one I choose determines how I feel about myself at the end of the day. I can become a bitter person, or I can become a better person.

The Stranger

A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted… Continue Reading “The Stranger”