Stories
Worldwide I Matter, You Matter Day 2023!
Worldwide I Matter, You Matter Day on March 28th, 2023 was a huge success here and around the world with thousands of people reminding themselves and each other that "Each one of us...
Countdown to Worldwide I Matter, You Matter Day!
March 28th marks the 11th Annual Worldwide l Matter, You Matter Day which was started by the You Are Never Alone Foundation (YANAF), a non-profit organization which I formed in 2007....
Our Kids Never Cease to Amaze Me…
As part of their birthday presents, I give each of my grandchildren a check to be donated to a charity of their choice. Lily, Alan and Wes have all recently celebrated their birthdays....
The Caring Coins
I have heard it said that dreams are gifts that stretch our capabilities and reflect the contribution we are called upon to make in this life. One night I had a dream that did change my...
The Huntington Harbor Lighthouse
This is the Lighthouse that I dreamed I lived in when I was a little girl! After many, hours of trying to put this 165 piece puzzle together (it was actually more difficult than my 1000...
Can You Picture This?
Last weekend my son, his wife and two boys visited after being with the boys’ other grandparents for a few days. I encouraged them to go out to dinner to have some time to themselves....
Thinking Beyond Our Little Box
I stopped at Faith Hill Farm this morning to give apple treats to my favorite horses. I watched as this handsome big strong horse kicked the dirt with his hoofs and paced around the...
My Daily Walk
I walk everyday...somedays I walk through town. I usually greet people as we pass each other. Most people respond with a hello, hi, perhaps a smile. Some people are listening to their...
Opinion: Abortion, Can We Find Common Ground?
I am sharing my own personal experience without judgment, with the hope that it may offer some insights into the broader picture of a most volatile dilemma we are facing. I do not in any...