Inspiration Report

A 99-year-old woman in Lake Oswego, Oregon is proving that you can learn something new no matter what age you are. The widow of a former mayor, Virginia Campbell recently received an iPad from her daughter and son-in-law.  Even though Campbell never owned a computer or a Kindle before, she was immediately captivated by the iPad…

As our weekly Friday celebration of National Poetry Month comes to an end, I wanted to share a sweet poem, written by an unknown author, called the “Rainbow Bridge.” The poem is a tribute to beloved pets that have passed on to the great beyond but that have left footprints (in all kinds of ways)…

Today at 2:00 pm, special stamps that support adoption for shelter pets officially go on sale at your local post office and on StampsToTheRescue.com.  The ten “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet” stamps showcase 5 shelter cats and 5 shelter dogs that have been adopted and given homes. Each year, millions of cats and dogs are brought…

Remember the big, red LOVE statue that stacked the LO over the VE and presented the word as a work of art? Well the same sculpture who wanted to fill the world with love would now like to cover it with HOPE. See this inspiring feature on him on The Today Show. Robert Indiana’s LOVE…

It is time to tell the truth. Fess Up. Tell it like it is. Be honest. In honor of National Honesty day, which occurs each year on April 30, let us think of ways we can bring more honesty into our lives. Maybe if means admitting something you have been hiding, or being more open…

It’s National Stress Awareness Month this April 2010. Woo-hoo, time to celebrate our stress! Oops, I meant it is time to identify and begin to reduce stress. Right along with spring cleaning, you can do some “stress cleaning” and stress reduction.  The month is almost over but you still have time to do some National…

What makes you happy? The folks at Red Wheel/Weiser want you to write down a line, a quote, a thought, a remembrance and e-mail it to [email protected] for the forthcoming book, “If You’re Happy and Your Know It, Pass it On.” The editor is Mina Parker, a freelance writer, editor, and mom. She is the author…

Do you have a little cutie in your family? Beliefnet.com, a leader in inspiring content, launched the new “Your Little Cuties” Blog today. Each day you will find new photos of cute kits that will put a smile on your face! Get your camera ready because here is a great opportunity to share images of…

Perhaps no one was shocked to know that Sandra Bullock filed for divorce. But the world was stunned today to discover she is a new mommy! The Oscar winning actress adopted a baby boy from New Orleans and she is seen affectionately holding him up in the air for all the world to see on…

One incredible dog is an uncontested hero for his owner and the state troopers of Anchorage, Alaska. When 23-year-old Ben Heinrichs was in his workshop fixing his truck, a fire started after a spark ignited the gasoline.  His clothes caught on fire and Heinrichs ran outside the workshop to put them out.  To contain the…

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