I have the ability to work through the chaos. As I type these words, the Little Drummer Boy is perched across the room “doing school.” His drum solos are only broken up by his rap interpretations. And yet, I have found a way to turn what could have been a distraction into a new direction…
I can. I have made the same statement repeatedly over the last several weeks trying to move myself in the right direction. I know that if I will do what I know to do then I will get to where I need to be. Because I can. I have listened to others direct my path…
I’m celebrating. I am well into my “plan to take over the world” and things are progressing nicely. I have been working hard to be consistent in my focus and DILIGENT in my pursuit of my goals. The radio show is off to a strong start and the Growing HOPE show will soon be launched…
I opened my email and two words stared at me. “Press on.” It had been a rough day and my reservoir of encouragement had been spent long before it was over. I found rest for my night, but the reservoir did not refill as it has been prone to do in the past. The darkness…
It is that time. Tax refunds will soon be pouring into bank accounts all around. It is always nice when the government decides you can have your own money back. It is YOUR money. If you have any doubts about that, watch a self-employed person write out that quarterly tax check. It is painful to…
My husband and I have very different method for cooking. I apply the “this looks like enough” method. He sticks to the weights and measurements offered in the recipe. I toss things into a pot or onto a cookie sheet and fire up the heat before declaring the meal is ready. He sticks to the…
Every day, I invest in connecting with others. I dig through the radio scripts, the books, and the articles to find nuggets of hope and inspiration that I can pass on. The experts told me to be consistent in asking for the sale. My experience taught me that to make the sale I have to…
I fell for it – and I fell hard. I fell for it so well that I wrote about it, I talked about it, and I event taught it. How many times have you heard the saying ‘it may be simple but that does not mean it is easy?’ I heard it and I believed…
The Son that Chased a Dream A Short Story by Kathryn C. Lang The young man watched as his older brother finished the daily chores. He groaned. David always finished first and he was left to work alone. Despite his efforts, his smaller size and weaker upper body meant that David could finish first. “Ha!”…
It is all in the perspective. Building a successful writing career has required me to look at things from some very unique point of views. I no longer wait in the doctor’s office, but I have a moment to compile ideas form print publications (or I look through magazines to spark post ideas). A little…