After a visit to the beach, it’s hard to believe that we live in a material world. - Pam Shaw

My father was the sixth of eight children from a big family in a small house. To me, he was always Papo- a name my sister gave him. His...

Be happy, not because everything is good but because you can see the good side of everything. ~ Unknown

“It’s called a lug nut,” my dad said to me. As a Navy Chief, his dress whites were immaculate. This day, though, his hands were darkened...

When we learn to enjoy silence we cultivate peacefulness and calmness. Savoring these silent moments helps us become more patient with...

Let peace be your middle name. - Ntathu Allen

Some days you have to create your own sunshine. - Sam Sundquist

As a wedding officiant, I invite the couple to choose a reading or two for their ceremony. A favorite is the beautiful passage from 1st...

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist. - Oscar Wilde