Do you remember the snow monster in Christmas movies—the one that Santa was able to change from bad to good with a gift? I watched that movie last night with my children, and it made me think of... Read more >>

Generosity? Of the business world? I may have confused and confounded some of you with the title of this article, but stay with me. I’ve seen countless examples of people in business who are... Read more >>

As a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, I often have the opportunity to meet many people in need. Parents, sisters, brothers, grandparents of hospitalized children frequently live here for weeks... Read more >>

Everyone I have ever worked with has the basic desire to increase his or her positive cash flow. Whether they need a strategy to turn their debts around or are already quite successful financially but... Read more >>

Sometimes beauty—true beauty—comes where and when you least expect it. I’m on the board of Hollywood Arts an organization geared at helping young people out of poverty. At our... Read more >>

As much as we might like to join the Peace Corps or give up a job that pays the bills to volunteer full-time, for most of us this just isn’t realistic. But that doesn’t mean that we... Read more >>

As the owner of a house cleaning business, I often complete in home estimates in beautiful, expensive homes, located on gorgeous streets in absolutely breathtaking neighborhoods. Too... Read more >>

There are many variations on the story of stone soup, but they all involve a traveler coming into a town. The inhabitants try to discourage the traveler from staying, fearing he wants them to give him... Read more >>

"Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes real happiness. It is not obtained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." ~ Helen Keller Back to square... Read more >>

This morning I was surprised with a note form my husband telling me how much he loved me. It was on a Post-it note on the cabinet where I go to get my coffee mug as I’m helping the kids get... Read more >>