by Deborah Brown
Like so many of you, I was moved by the healing, uplifting, and kindhearted speech given by President Obama at the memorial service for the victims of the Tucson, Arizona tragedy. President Obama exemplified what it means to be a leader in a time of difficulty. The president stayed above the fray. He didn’t finger point or play the blame game, but offered words of healing, hope, and comfort to the victims, their families, and the nation. Read the rest of this entry »
by Deborah Brown
Now that you’re over the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, and tackle those things you’ve put on the back burner. How about that closet of yours, you know the one that needs cleaning out. It’s filled with shoes that hurt your feet, clothes that are either out of style, or you can’t wear. Read the rest of this entry »
by Deborah Brown
It’s time to start making your New Year’s resolution if you haven’t already done so. I don’t know about you, but it seems as if this year has flown by, and I haven’t accomplished half the items on my list of resolutions from this year. Maybe, I should make a shorter list for the New Year. Read the rest of this entry »
by Deborah Brown
During the Thanksgiving holiday, my husband and I had the privilege of being one of those “Black Friday” shoppers. We had never done this before, so we wanted to see for ourselves what all the hoopla was about or was it hype. We were interested in one of the door buster items and arrived at the store at approximately 4:45 A.M. Although I was a little skeptical, I had to admit it was entertaining to see all those folks racing through the aisles with shopping carts, filling them to capacity, and shopping like there’s no tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »
by Deborah Brown
While walking to my car after leaving a department store, I observed a thin, frail, gray hair woman struggling to get out of her car. Eventually, with the help of her dark brown wooden cane she was able to pull herself up. Eyeing the shopping cart left in the empty parking space by her car, she wobbles toward it. Read the rest of this entry »
by Deborah Brown
It appears that when you turn on the television or read the newspaper these days you’re bombarded with negativity. Yes, we’re all well aware that the national unemployment rate is high and millions of people all across this county are suffering because of the long-standing economic crisis, but the situation is improving. Contrary to the negative messages that we’re constantly hearing there are positive things occurring. What we really need to hear is less gloom and doom, and more optimism. The people, who are suffering need to know that there’s “light at the end of the tunnel.” So, it would be nice when you turn on the television that you could hear or when you pick-up a newspaper you could read that “the glass is half full instead of half empty.”
Do you think the media is too negative?
Deborah Brown is a wife, mother, and banker with more than 30 years of experience. Her hobbies include walking, traveling, and reading. She was inspired by her husband to write and share her views on life and relationships.
by Jazzmyne Davis
Jazzmyne Davis, a young aspiring writer letting her light shine through poetry.
by Deborah Brown
You’re feeling fantastic right now, you’re gainfully employed, you have a roof over your head, your bills are paid, and you started a saving account. Finally, you have peace of mind. To relax you decide to spend the day at the beach. You know of a nice secluded area, that’s perfect for relaxing. The water is calm and inviting, beautiful blue sky, sunny, not a cloud in the sky. It’s a perfect day. You jump into the refreshing water, and swim approximately seventy feet from shore. Read the rest of this entry »
by Rebecca A. Steele
Rebecca A Steele, is a mother, grandmother, and manager of a local retail grocery chain. As an aspiring poet and future author, she would like to share her wealth of knowlege and emotional wisdom gained through her journey from girlhood to womanhood, with the hope of helping someone along the way.
by Deborah Brown
While relaxing in a shady area of our backyard, I observed a squirrel digging in the ground. Suddenly, it stops digging, races across the opposite side of the yard, and leaps onto the top of our next door neighbor’s fence. Then without hesitating, the squirrel leaps off the fence, into the air, landing on a small flimsy tree branch, causing it to bow. Read the rest of this entry »
