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Robin Roberts on Courage

“When fear knocks, let faith answer the door.” – Robin Roberts Congratulations, Robin, on receiving the Arthur Ashe Award for courage at the 2013 ESPYS. You are an inspiration. Watch Robin Roberts’ Journey, a look at Robin’s amazing story, by clicking on her photo. Photo courtesy of ESPN

America the Beautiful

Freedom isn’t free… Thank you to the men and women of the Armed Forces who have served and sacrificed at home and around the world to keep us free. We hope our US friends had a safe and happy Fourth of July and continue celebrating (and remembering) through the holiday weekend. Wow, 237 years old.Continue reading “America the Beautiful”

What’s your happy?

Smile, it’s Friday! So, what’s your happy? That moment, person, place or thing that always puts a smile on your face. The picture above is one of mine; it was taken earlier this year after Color Vibe Akron. What’s your happy? Leave your thoughts below, and enjoy your weekend! C’mon, let’s make a lot of peopleContinue reading “What’s your happy?”

Thank You, Soldier

As we head off to enjoy a long Memorial Day weekend, remember what we’re observing on Monday. Memorial Day isn’t just the official start to summer, or a day to barbecue, swim and enjoy with family and friends. It’s a chance to remember, honor and pay respects to those who have given the ultimate sacrificeContinue reading “Thank You, Soldier”

Wisdom from Nora Ephron

Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim. –Truth by the late, witty Nora Ephron Your thoughts? More about Nora: Nora Ephron: The heroine of her life, not the victim Nora Ephron: tributes from Twitter and favourite scenes Nora Ephron: how I’ll miss her A Nora Ephron fan, Jaime Join the conversation: Continue reading “Wisdom from Nora Ephron”

Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping. This quote by Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood fame) has popped up across social media networks since the horrendous news broke ofContinue reading “Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron”

Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?

Mental illness. Why don’t we talk about it? There have been a number of taboos in society over the years, and one by one they have slipped (or been forced) into mainstream conversation. Sex, alternative lifestyles, birth control, racial equality, etc. But mental illness has somehow remained elusive. I recently listened to a scary, heartbreaking,Continue reading “Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?”

Godspeed Roger, You Will Be Missed

Thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies. Shock is the word that comes to mind when I heard the news that Roger Ebert had died yesterday. I always admired his work as a journalist, reporter and film critic. His book, Life Itself: A Memoir, is an intriguingContinue reading “Godspeed Roger, You Will Be Missed”