Three Reasons to Celebrate Independence ![]()
This upcoming week, we will be celebrating the 4th of July, the day we adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared freedom from the rule of Great Britain. As…
Donna MarksJune 29, 2026
Why Dads Are So Important ![]()
A good dad is just as important as a good mom. Ideally, the mother is soft and nurturing, and the father is the tougher disciplinarian. This balance of tenderness and strength…
Donna MarksJune 21, 2026
No Risk – No Growth ![]()
For many, time distills motivation and risk. It’s as though, with age, we tend to avoid things that cause discomfort or carry the risk of failure. While life without challenge…
Donna MarksJune 8, 2026
The Power of Reframing Our Thoughts and Words ![]()
I’ve noticed lately how easy it’s become to think and speak in a negative way. It feels like people are frustrated and struggling to focus on the good things in…
Donna MarksJune 1, 2026
A Different Kind of Hero to Remember on Memorial Day ![]()
Last year, I wrote the following tribute to a local hero I’ve had the honor of knowing. I’m so glad I didn’t wait another year, or it would have been…
Donna MarksMay 25, 2026
Letting In the Light ![]()
Sometimes it’s hard to allow ourselves to feel good. Our minds lock onto anything negative, especially what other people say or think about us. Our minds make up stories that…
Donna MarksMay 18, 2026
Mother’s Day is a Time to Celebrate or Make Peace ![]()
There’s one thing we all have in common: a mom. Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate her for giving you the gift of life. Even if you didn’t have…
Donna MarksMay 10, 2026
Every Moment Is Precious ![]()
I’ve attended many funerals over the past year. It’s made me aware of how many of us take time for granted. We live as though we are immortal: putting off…
Donna MarksMay 4, 2026
MAKE LOVE NOT WAR ![]()
Once again, a tortured soul has embraced self-destruction and sought to destroy other human beings as a solution to a problem that violence will never solve. This is the natural…
Donna MarksApril 27, 2026
Nature is the Best Soother of All ![]()
For some, these are stressful times. Beyond everything happening in the world, there are the challenges of daily life — bills to pay, children’s needs, traffic, and work difficulties. Many…
Donna MarksApril 13, 2026
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