There’s no better time to try something new than on January 1. Whether it’s setting up a new exercise regimen, losing some weight...

For many years, my brother lit the evening sky and dazzled our household with his fireworks in Manila. My sister and I were always...

The birth of a child is a blessing, but calls for responsibility that goes beyond what's imaginable. Everything begins to focus on God's...

Lola (Grandma) Angelica died on Christmas Day. All I can remember was that Mom came home crying. Grandma’s first death anniversary was...

I can barely keep up with my email. Then there’s Facebook to learn. Twitter and Instagram to follow. By the time I become proficient at...

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens was written to make people aware of child labor conditions in England in the 1800s. Dickens was...

It might have been in 2008, maybe earlier, when I started lighting candles by our kitchen window. (It’s been a decade!) I don’t know what...

My heart filled with warmth and joy as I read about the kindness and generosity of people, organizations and businesses who answered the...

Last year, our family went to Hawaii for an extended family reunion. One of our highlights was a trip to the USS Arizona Memorial. It...

Decades ago, I received a letter from someone. I am sharing it here with you. Dear Friend, If you are thinking of what to give me for my...

We are too busy with LIFE that we often forget that all who we are and all that we have are a GIFT and a BLESSING. A job that stresses me...

Everyone wants a good deal. Better yet, a fantastic deal! And that’s why online retailers promote Black Friday and Cyber Monday after...

Most everyone has probably watched "The Sound of Music," at least once. My favorite song from the soundtrack is "My Favorite Things." If...

I don’t know if my dear friend originally coined “Better late than later,” a variation from the original, “Better late than never.” In...

Thank you dear Lord for the gift of ... Friends. I'll be the friend I'd like to have: trustworthy, honest, loving and caring. Work. To...

Thank you dear Lord for the gift of... Life. God gave each of us a different circumstance. I'll be thankful for what I have and will...

Nothing worthwhile comes in easy. Like freedom, which comes at a cost. A huge cost. It's easy to take freedom for granted, especially for...

I liked green as a young child. It seemed a refreshing color, like the green grass and green trees. Little did I know then that the...

It was Monday morning, and I was waiting in line to pay for my groceries. When my turn came, I greeted the cashier a jolly “Good...

One early Halloween evening, Paul, the boys, and I started trekking the neighborhood as the sun started to set. Only a handful of...