Positive Thoughts

  • Celebrate Romance

    August is National Romance Awareness Month, but shouldn’t we celebrate our love of love every day?

  • Cinnamon rolls with flowers

    Gooey Goodness Can Be Yours

    Who knew a cinnamon roll could spark a debate among readers and I proclaim the month of June: National Cinnamon Roll Month! I’ll cover my thoughts on the tempting cinnamon roll hero in another blog, but because there are different…

  • cinnamon rolls with icing dripping over them

    Cinnamon Roll Hero

    On a plate or on a page? Who doesn’t love a warm, cinnamon roll and its soft irresistible goodness? It’s hard to turn our backs on one fresh out of the oven, with sweet aromas surrounding us with temptation. How…

  • The Unexpected Gift

    Bloom, Texas: where hearts blossom into happily-ever-afters. Wannabe chef Abbie Raines receives a mysterious inheritance from a stranger and has only six months to meet the will’s conditions or lose the opportunity of a lifetime. Cynical attorney Tad Armstrong is…

  • Lanterman's Mill at twilight

    In Awe of Amazing Lanterman’s Mill

    What’s the origin of Lanterman’s Mill? Once upon a time, early settlers relied on grist mills and cotton gins, usually located in the core of a community.  Water-powered grist mills, for example, were placed next to a swift river and…

  • A colorful balloon saying Congratulations floats in water.

    Don’t Forget You

    I think many of us are past due for a celebration.  About what? You! When? Every day! How? It’s up to you! Don’t wait for a birthday or a promotion. There is no better time than today. Celebrate every win, from the smallest to…

  • Two kids in super hero capes

    Be Your Own Super Hero

    A Super Hero comes in all shapes and sizes.  All ages. To be a Super Hero, we just call on our Super Powers anytime, anywhere. The trick? To remember we have Super Powers. Our Super Powers come with a special brand of…

  • Tasty brownies on a crystal plate with pretty flowers in background

    Be Brave, Dream Big

    Frank Campanella dares to seize bold dreams.  An acclaimed chef who spent 20 years wowing guests at restaurants in the mid-Atlantic region, Frank has found a perfect new niche through a touch of serendipity. His path in the restaurant business…

  • Boots

    Every Kick In the Pants Is a Boost Up

    All of us get a swift kick in the pants at some point. And if we get knocked down, we may stay down. If that kick results in what may feel like a face plant in the dirt, it can…