[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Cicero I am a Bibliophile! Yes, I am a lover of books! Actually, to be perfectly honest, I am a bookaholic, and if I have to be addicted to something, why not books? My love of books would be experienced by every sense if it could …
From Investor’s Business Daily’s 10 Secrets of Success: #10 Be Honest And Dependable; Take Responsibility: Otherwise, Nos. 1-9 won’t matter. “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” William Shakespeare “Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.” Mary Kay Ash Once upon a time, there was a young woman who had …
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Ghandi A few months ago, I did something I was highly encouraged not to do. Before I tell you what that is I want to be …
Once upon a time, a very mature woman discovered a hidden jewel of epic proportions. For so long, she had no idea of its existence. Upon discovery, she became enchanted by its ensuing sparkle and lure. What was this gem that attracted the woman of a certain age? How could she have lived so many years of her life unaware …
“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Confucius Once upon a time, a beautiful set of twins were born. The mother had been very eager to deliver her children. Tragically, the husband died in the middle of her pregnancy, and she did everything she could to assuage her grief so the health of the unborn twins …
“Change is inevitable. Progress is optional.” Tony Robbins “If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.” Unknown Are people capable of change? Yes! Can it happen at any age? If they are open to the challenge and are willing to work on such a change, yes again! Think about the ageless story of “Scrooge.” Whether as a metaphor or …
“Don’t believe in miracles; depend on them.” Lawrence J. Peter “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein A few weeks ago, there was an Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal regarding the life journey of …
Here we are in the 21st century, and although less so, there remains the belief that women no longer yearn the sensual feelings which I have been discussing in the last two posts. Why is that? Well, in my opinion, there are a few reasons, but I will focus primarily on the number one culprit which is the Entertainment business. …
“The best kind of love is the kind that awakens the soul, makes us reach for more, plants a fire in our hearts, and brings peace to our minds.” From the Movie “The Notebook” In Part 2, I continue to discuss the longings of the over 50-year-old-women. We must acknowledge that women are often compromised by menopausal symptoms which may …
I have had the distinct pleasure and privilege of attending Wachusett Toastmasters Club in Lancaster, MA since September 2015. If you told me one year ago I would be writing a second blog about the Toastmasters organization, the expression on my face would have been one of perplexion to disbelief. At that time, my question to you would have been …
“Grow old with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made.” Robert Browning In 1993 a singer named Haddaway performed the song, “What is love?” Overnight, it became a smash hit. A few years ago, Pepsi Cola used this peppy, engaging tune for a commercial. To me the whole display was …
” For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “Where there is love there is life.” Mahatma Gandhi “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.” Thomas Carlyle Many years ago, the movie Forrest Gump debuted. For those of us who saw this enchanting film, enough cannot be said about the …
