Better People

By Joe on June 26, 2012 / 1,759 views

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was often quoted as saying: "I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." Over the years I have found myself often feeling the same way. I have had a blessed life, but it has never been an easy one. In my 45 years I have had to deal with sickness, injuries, accidents, and pain. I have had to deal with years of poverty and financial struggles....

The Difference Between Rich And Poor

By Mike on June 20, 2012 / 6,719 views

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the...

God Loves You Unconditionally

By Joseph on June 19, 2012 / 4,238 views

When I was a boy I never liked going to church that much. I enjoyed the Sunday potluck dinners we sometimes had after it. They were a feast of country cooking. I enjoyed the Sunday school classes too. I got to see my friends there. It was the church services themselves that I couldn't relate too. They were full of symbolism and rituals that my young mind couldn't yet understand. The sermons and Bible readings were...

Thought My Ring Was Lost Forever

By Dar on June 14, 2012 / 10,236 views

I have a very pretty ring that belong to my late mother. The last time i remember having it on is when i was leaving work a day had passed till i realized it was gone. I went to go put it on and could not find it anywhere! i tore my bedroom apart removed the bed furniture searched every piece of clothing of mine and my husbands at least 3 times. laundry room under are heaters both cars 6 times was up 3 hours a night...

The Answer

By Paul on June 12, 2012 / 12,536 views

Fifteen years ago I found myself working in a local lumber mill. The hours were long. The work was dangerous. And the pay was low. Everyday was a struggle physically. The heat was oppressive in the Summer and the cold was constant in the Winter. My back would burn with pain from the constant bending, lifting, and carrying. My feet would ache from standing the entire day. The skin around my fingernails would split...

Kitty Alarm Clock

By Katherine on June 04, 2012 / 11,170 views

I'm not sure if someone was looking out for me, but my job was saved. Every morning during the week, my alarm is set for 8:00am, which gives me just enough time to get to work at 9:00am. This one particular morning, it was crucial that everyone in the office was there by 9:00am for an important meeting. Many employees do not come in until 10:00am and work later. Of course this would be the day that my alarm...

The Essential Stuff In Life

By Bryan on May 29, 2012 / 12,685 views

When Spring cleaning season arrived this year I decided that it was time to get rid of more than just a Winter's worth of dust and dirt. I decided that it was the time to get rid of years worth of accumulated stuff as well. This stuff was lining my walls, filling my selves, and crowding my closets. This stuff was cluttering my home and my mind and not bringing me one bit of happiness. I couldn't even remember how I...

A Choice For Kindness

By Joe on May 15, 2012 / 18,782 views

It was a beautiful, sunny, Spring day. I had just finished driving my daughter to the airport to catch an early morning flight. My sons and I then went to a fast food place for breakfast before heading back home. After eating we all got into the car and pulled out of the parking lot. The restaurant was at the very...

Pocket Surprise

By Chris on May 10, 2012 / 12,715 views

I have visited plenty of self improvement blogs and inspirational blogs these past few months and most of them all tell you that you need to wake up and state positive affirmations. When you wake up, you need to think that something great is going to happen today, and that you are going to have a great day. This positive energy is supposed to attract more positivity throughout your day. So this morning I woke up...

A Happy Holiday Bummer

By Deidra Rooski on May 09, 2012 / 2,405 views

A Happy Holiday Bummer On the afternoon of November 11th Veterans Day a cocker spaniel came running happily up to me as I stepped out of my car. I noticed this dog was different, he only had three legs. I checked his collar and found that he had three tags. One tag read Bummer E. and was followed by a phone number. I tried that number but it was according to an automated voice “disconnected or unavailable at this...

Planting Potatoes

By Joe Mazzella on May 08, 2012 / 27,234 views

When I was a boy growing up we had several gardens around our old house. The largest one of all was used just for growing potatoes. I can still remember those potato planting days. The whole family helped. After my Dad had tilled the soil, my Mom, brothers, and I went to work. It was my job to drop the little seed potatoes in...

I REALLY Care About You

By Bryan on May 04, 2012 / 2,369 views

I stopped at my bank last week to deposit a check. I could have used the ATM, but I am so glad that I didn’t because if I had, I probably would not have met Harold. There were 3 or 4 people ahead of me in the line-up, so knowing that it would take a few minutes, I amused myself by simultaneously watching three different cooking and home improvement shows on three wall mounted TVs. There was no sound of course,...

I Love Cats!!

By Kathleen Carlson on April 26, 2012 / 2,137 views

Hi. If your a cat lover like me, this will be good. My mom is staying at a hotel. She is on a fixed income. A stray cat came into her life shortly after she moved in the hotel. At first, she didn\'t want anything to do with him. but he wiggled his way into her heart and life. When I come over to visit, she would tell me about this crazy and lovable cat. He was abandoned by his previous owners when he was young...

Finally Writing My Book!

By LoriAnn Garner on April 23, 2012 / 1,645 views

I am offically starting the process of writing my book!! I am organizing my chapters and getting the content to flow! It doesn't seem possible but it IS! I have a Quote in my office... Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE, because the word says it... I'm Possible! My story is about the triumph of overcoming the tragic car accident that killed my parents 30 years ago. I have been writing this book for 6 years now! Well I...

Man's Best Friend

By Ilan Herman on April 19, 2012 / 32,987 views

Short and bald, with a paunch and thick-rimmed glasses, Bill was a quiet man who welcomed solitude and enjoyed the company of books. Social activities that most people found exciting, he considered tedious. The only girlfriend Bill had ever had, accused him of fearing intimacy in his quest for solitude, and warned that if he continued behaving that way, he would die "a lonely old man." In self-defense, Bill insisted...

May Your Only Competition Be With Yourself

By Joseph Mazzella on April 17, 2012 / 2,495 views

I was running a few errands in my car the other day. The sun was out, the radio was playing, and I was singing along. The song was a joyful one and even my weak voice sounded good singing it. Then it happened, however. The sweet sound of the music ended and was replaced with the dreaded news break. I drove on while the announcer droned on. Gas prices were going higher again because of the competitive speculation on...

Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?

By Until... on April 16, 2012 / 2,351 views

I have to say for me, I've always believed it, in a fairy tale kind of way. You know, like the way you believe in Santa Claus or the story of Cinderella, etc..., and I have to admit that though I've become older, I gotta' tell you that I, in a small way still believe in those dreamy fairy tales, call me crazy, but I do! I mean even though I learned that my family was the actual (Santa Claus) I still believe, in that...