This post features my daughter's idea for merging her passion for painting with her desire to change the world: What is your passion? What is your dream? When I was a little girl, I wanted to save the world. I didn’t know what that even meant at the time, but somehow I knew that it …
Why I Need to Travel
Hmmm…..did I pack my allergy meds? Don’t forget your phone charger. Pack your computer cable. I’d better buy new earplugs. The old ones won’t keep out the noise so I can sleep on the plane. This is a splattering of my inner dialogue the day before I leave on a trip. I need to travel …
The Wonders of Travel by Monique Gascon
I am pleased and honored to feature Monique Gascon's amazing and inspirational post about her passion for traveling. Whether you are an avid travel enthusiast or an armchair traveler wanting to see more of the world, you will find this reflection fascinating: I often wonder what factors motivate a person to become a traveler. Are …
The Blueprint of Destiny
I wonder if God embeds a blueprint of our destiny into our hearts. Whether we dare to follow this mysterious plan is our choice. How do we know what the blueprint holds? The answer lies in what we feel passionate about doing. This morning, I awoke from an interesting dream in which I embarked upon …
The Pioneer Spirit of Creativity by Feature Writer Jeanne Peterson
Meet Jeanne Peterson, a pilot, a grandma, a home renovator, and a creative eclectic. I met Jeanne through exploring her intriguing blog http://flyinggma.com/. Jeanne kindly consented to writing a feature post to explain what creativity means to her. So sit back, relax, and enjoy “The Pioneer Spirit of Creativity” by following this link to my creativity …
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My Son’s Safari Post
Here's a post for all of you adventure lovers out there. Check out my son's awesome photos from his African Safari on his blog "Chasing Sunsets." http://chasingsunsets34.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/chasing-sunsets-blog-post-3-an-african-safari-in-the-kruger/ Here's an excerpt: "When’s the last time you were charged by a 12 foot tall African Elephant? Ever have a Lion or Hyena cross your path, look you in the eye …
My Kindred Heart
How odd to see a version of yourself walking (or jumping) around in male form. This is the way I feel about my son who is currently working for a small start-up company in Cape Town named Virtual Mobile Technologies, founded by two South African brothers, Wilter and Arno du Toit. As if some serendipitous encounter consumed us—on different continents during …
Moving Day Mourning
Tomorrow is moving day. I will drive our truck down to Santa Monica and help my son, Josiah, move the last of his possessions into storage. He had to sell or give away his furniture because our home and shed are full. Yet, neither he nor I could bear to part with the oak dresser his Uncle Steve made for him before he …
American Adventure 50+ Style
Childhood is imagination in its purest form. My best friend reminds me of how good it feels to laugh. When together, we revert to a child-like state with unending silliness. In fact, I can't take life too seriously when spending time with Barbie. During my week visit with her, we stayed up until 1:00 am posting pictures …
JoDee Luna Art 