Inspiration Report

The night before the burial of her husband’s body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. This photo by Todd Heisler of the Rocky Mountain News sadly shows what Memorial Day 2010 is truly about–honoring those who have lost their lives in service to…

This weekend, watch a different kind of romance movie, one without any last-minute car chases to the airport. “Young at Heart” is a documentary about two widows named Reva and Lou who fall in love with each other while on a painting tour to England. Reva is an extrovert while Lou is an introvert. Both…

Do you use anger in a positive or destructive way? The good news is that anger, when used positively, can create change in the world–and within. “Most of us believe that other people or situations have the ability to make us angry. This is a big misconception,” according to Janet Pfeiffer, author of The Secret…

In this day and age we often forget the historical meaning of memorial day. Memorial Day history is about honoring those who have died in service to our nation. It is about remembering the courage and strength about those who gave their lives. Originally known as “Decoration Day,” there are many towns that say it began…

Wow, we just came across this video of Kaitlyn Maher singing “Somewhere Out There” on America’s Got Talent when she was 4 years old. So cute. And brave. She has since become a recording artist.

Last night I attended a rare, live interview with Barbra Streisand. I don’t think I am alone in saying that many people found it inspiring to just be in the same room with her.  Hearing her speak for an hour was a different kind of sacred.  Well… it was like buttah. I could see why,…

Guest Post by Claire Noelle Frost   May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. We asked Claire Noelle Frost to share her healing journey through CF. She has wisdom to share with those in the cystic fibrosis community and anyone with a chronic health challenge. When I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at birth in Houston, Texas,…

What Are YOU Doing for Memorial Day Weekend 2010? Memorial Day weekend is always filled with many different acitivities. It has different meanings to each individual and family. Some people honor the men and women of our armed forces and others celebrate a three day weekend with barbeques. Some travel to family reunions and others visit the graves…

After reading the story about Jordan Romero, watch two videos about him. First Video: Jordan Shares His Goals Before Climbing Mount Everest Second Video: Jordan Shares His Triumph After Climbing Mount Everest

In April we reported about 13-year-old Jordan Romero’s dream to be the youngest person to climb Mount Everest.  At the time, age permits and high fees were a deterrent, but a few weeks ago, Romero’s dream came true when he officially became the youngest person to reach the summit of Everest. To bypass the age…

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