Monthly Archives: August 2010

On Friday, August 20, three-year-old Alesaundra Tafoya of Northern California, walked two blocks to the local firehouse that she and her parents pass every day to tell firefighters that her dad was “frozen” and wouldn’t wake up.  Her parents had taught … Continue reading →

Here’s some good news about the Credit CARD (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure) Act of 2009.  President Obama signed it into law, and it became effective on February 22, 2010.  I haven’t seen it explained so clearly before. Key … Continue reading →

Well, the good news is coming in slowly.  Didn’t receive any “good news” e-mails today. I’ll keep spreading the word and pray that others are doing the same.  I’m sure that soon I’ll have lots and lots of “good news” … Continue reading →

Good news. . . DAVETTE HARVEY of Marietta, GA, passed her “Writing for Research” course and is now in the dissertation process at Argosy University in Atlanta, GA.  Davette will soon have her Ph.D. in higher education.  Congratulations, Davette! While visiting … Continue reading →

This is a record for our family, and we are VERY proud to have three–yep, three–young adults starting college this month!!  In order of age, congratulations to. . . My granddaughter, Whitney Fant, who’s attending Xavier University in New Orleans, LA.  … Continue reading →

What do you do when you see or hear a family member or friend disrespect someone? Do you ignore it, or do you bring it to their attention? What about the children in your family and the children of your … Continue reading →

Will the day ever come when we recognize and respect each other’s humanity, each other’s God-given rights–regardless of skin color, religion, sexual orientation, financial status, etc., etc., etc? What can we do, as individuals, to make it happen? ************** For … Continue reading →

Ever notice how the media emphasizes the negative?  For newspapers and television news, the moto is:  “If it bleeds, it leads.”  Television reporters look like they can hardly contain their excitement when they have a big, “bad news” story to report.  … Continue reading →

A positive attitude also helps to maintain a healthy relationship.  Barring physical or emotional abuse, divorce is not an option. Build on the strengths of the relationship and work together (with a positive attitude!) on the weaknesses. ************** For books … Continue reading →

A positive attitude does not stand alone.  You have to couple it with positive action. For example, your education.  Have a positive attitude about it.  Go to school everyday and complete your homework and assignments on time.  Put in the … Continue reading →