Inspiration Report

During this time of year, I tend to think of the many challenges this holiday season brings to so many people. You may have lost a loved one this past year or you may find yourself alone and spending Christmas away from the one you love and long for. During these times, I find comfort…

Stories of canine courage normally involve dogs who saved their owners from house fires or protected them from attack. People may also think of the dogs who sniff out bombs and drugs for police officers and soldiers alike. Most people, however, do not think about dogs fighting on the front lines beside their masters, much…

It seems like everyone has busier schedules than ever. People across the nation complain about not having enough time to spend with their family, their friends or to dedicate to their hobbies. As such, willingly dedicating what little free time a person has to an organization or another person as a volunteer has come to…

San Francisco’s Dominique Crenn made history when she became the first female Chef to be awarded three Michelin stars. Michelin changed the status of Crenn’s Bay Area restaurant, Atelier Crenn, from two stars to the coveted perfect three stars in late November 2018. The Michelin guide described Atelier Crenn as possessing a “wonderful balance of…

Queen Elizabeth recently named fashion designer Ralph Lauren as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Antony Phillipson, Queen Elizabeth’s Trade Commissioner for North America and British Consul General to New York, said that Lauren earned the honor of a knighthood because “in his storied career in fashion, business…

In 2012, a new tradition began following the American holiday of Thanksgiving. There were already two days dedicated to shopping, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but a team in New York City wanted to give people a reason to spend money on people other than themselves. So, they created Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday “kicks off…

Award season never really seems to end does it? In this case, the awards are not the Oscars, Grammy’s or Academy Awards. Instead, the latest batch of awards come from GQ magazine. Every year, GQ picks a few people to name as Men of the Year. According to the GQ website, the award is “GQ’s…

Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions when it comes to fighting off depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, few people make a habit of being thankful. Instead, most people prefer to focus on what is wrong with their lives and complain. If you find you are stuck in a complaining rut or simply want to…

Jennifer Lopez will be taking to the silver screen once more in December 2018. Her new romantic comedy, “Second Act,” will premiere on Friday, December 21, 2018. The film follows Maya, played by Jennifer Lopez, who is a 40 year old woman “struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance…

“Go home and get your affairs in order,” the neurologist told him. John Paine, a successful businessman, was diagnosed with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 17 years ago. This condition is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a condition that affects nerve cells and the spinal cord. The average life expectancy following an ALS diagnosis is typically…

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