Recently a friend of my brother’s introduced him to a very comical group of Youtube videos made by “balloonshop.” The first video my brother and I watched together was called “When the Blood comes home.” He told me the name of it–and I was hesitant to watch it–but after hearing him laugh hysterically, I decided [...]
Like the springtime breeze that brushes against the trees and flowers, passing them, leaving them a little different than before, the winds of change blow throughout our days bringing new beginnings and unexpected endings. When one thing ends it often causes me to reflect a lot. Am I happy that it’s over? Do I wish [...]
Our dear friend, Karen, is someone I have been able to get to know better during the past few years. She has a tender heart and love for writing, music, family history, and the people in her life. We hope you enjoy her perspective! The hymn “Each Life That That Touches Ours for Good” is [...]
This week I have spent a lot of time with my sisters. We get together and just laugh and laugh at the silliest things that we can come up with. Yesterday it was a mini road trip to help my sister with her baby as she went a little farther from home than usual. We [...]
Tomorrow is Rainbow Day! So, I did a Google search (excuse me a Topeka search-did you read the Google April Fool’s Day story?) and found many rainbow songs, mostly children’s. I remember the song I learned in elementary school “red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue, I can sing a [...]
Pink jelly beans are my favorite. If the option were more readilly available for me to only buy the pink jelly beans, I would; however, you and I both know that if the only place you shop for jelly beans is the local grocery store, you’re gonna have to buy them in a variety package. [...]
I’ve been thinking lately about positive influences vs. negative influences. For me, a negative influence can be one of those unrealistic weight loss commercials. I’ll just be sitting there watching my favorite TV show and BAM during like every other commercial break there is some commercial about how eating this diet meal or buying this [...]
In honor of National Poetry Month, we are including a poem from Karin’s anthology of poetry. The principle taught is alluded to in this post. Let her know how you like it! (and read some poetry–because National Poetry Month is almost over!!!) We apologize for the form…the spacing didn’t quite work as written… Needing Her [...]
In honor of Poetry Month, we are sharing a favorite poem by Rudyard Kipling. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: If you can wait and not [...]
Sue Stanley-Green is an amazing athletic trainer, teacher, wife and mother. She is a pioneer in the field of athletic training. She truly lives an empowered life by living her dream dispite stereotypes in sports. Read about her journey here: I have been asked to contribute to this blog and share my experiences as a [...]
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