Lavender is brilliant and (for me) she’s local, too! I’ve known her and her family for several years and I will acknowledge my personal bias. Lavender is lovely! You don’t need to agree, but I suspect that you will. Lavender lives in Fitchburg, MA and was recently a contestant on America’s Got Talent. (TO BE …
Thanks to Stephen’s Place and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities for their inspiring work and helpful information. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month can bring awareness to the challenges that those with developmental disabilities face when it comes to interacting within their communities. Developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays affect …
On this day when so many are thinking about reasons to be thankful, I wanted to pause and express my thanks for the privilege of daily serving folks who are brave enough for this journey. Trying to make positive changes in our live is surely the mark of courage. So thank you for taking good …
The first snowfall of the season can be a magical thing. In some ways it creates a fresh, clean, even sparkling world. Fallen leaves, dried and dead, are first sugar-coated and then completely vanish under the mounting flakes of white. Breathe in the cold, crisp air and be encouraged by the fresh start offered in …
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”– Henry Ward Beecher* Let’s go out of our way to express gratitude today. And if your circumstances make it hard to feel thankful, then I’m especially excited for you because expressing gratitude can really shift our mood. Even in the midst of your challenge, you …
Here’s a great #MotivationMission: An attitude of gratitude is a real game-changer, so please play along today, OK? Your mission is to find 3 opportunities today (and yes, you can do MORE than 3) to express genuine gratitude to people you encounter. And while a simple “thanks” counts as gratitude, when we take a moment …
