Open Arms
On November 10, 1901, the Abruzzi family left their home in the ancient village of Linguaglossa Sicily, and boarded a steamship to America. Like many others, they were tormented by the grief of leaving their lives and their loved ones behind, while facing the uncertainty of what lay ahead. Unnoticed among the multitudes was six-year-old […]
Postings
It has been (and always will be) my intention to celebrate, and accentuate, living a life in one of the best places in the world.. Central New York. A place percolating with unlimited potential and possibilities to show the world that peace, love, happiness and kindness are not things of the past that can thrive, but […]
Generosity
A Great Habit To Get Into Everyone has a desire to live a more meaningful life. Generosity is the path lined with uncompromising opportunities that will lead you there. It is the nobility of our own humanity that the world needs now more than ever, and being generous every day announces to the world that […]
“The Power of a Word”
From the pen and perspective of Carol Wood/ Platoon Nana: my mother always said the penis mightier than the swordthat nothing’s quite as powerfulas the written or spoken word if you choose to wield a swordagainst your enemyit won’t take long before you learnhow powerless you’ll be but press a pen into the handof an […]
Hold On Another Day
In memory of Naomi Judd At times the hopeless feelings,may seem more than you can bear,in the darkness of your anguish,you can’t see the ones who care. Look for that ray of sunlight,imagine what your mother would say,you know how she would plead,that you hold on one more day. You’re not alone-though it feels that […]
The Virtue of Hospitality
An Attitude of The Heart Hospitality is much more than a simple welcome mat sitting on someone’s front porch.. or an offer of only food and drink. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Yes, they do play a big part.. but hospitality is an attitude of the heart that opens us to others (and receives them in a “come […]
The Remarkable Power Of Touch
The power of touch is profound. It can strengthen the human connection to heal, communicate, influence, and soothe. But when touch is cold and brittle, it can widen the gap of relatedness and will eventually become out of reach for most people. Touch is the first sense to develop in the womb and the first […]
How Can I Change The World
You can’t, but together we can. Without a doubt, the most perplexing question being asked by everyone today is; How can I make a difference in a world that seems to perpetuate a breach of catastrophic proportions, while endangering the existence of life as we know it? Then, along come a slew of other questions; […]
