by Rick | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Inspirational, Writing Tips
Words: Fertilizer or Coffin Nails? Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me. – Childhood rhyme Did you ever sing that song about sticks-and-stones after someone insulted you? We both know that’s not true, don’t we? Words are...
by Rick | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Inspirational
It is almost unbelievable, but true, that 16 million Americans think chocolate milk comes from brown cows. The more time passes, the more removed our children and grandchildren are from the land, and people, that feeds them. I want to do my part to ensure my grandkids...
by Rick | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Inspirational
Who are the people in your life that have stirred up the good in you? What did they do to cause good things to happen in you and through you? Like you, I’ve had a few swizzle sticks in my life that have stirred up the good in me. When my ship...
by Rick | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Inspirational
Today is Your Day to Shine!Driving down a side street in Cleveland, OH, last week, I came across this tree that radiated beauty. Set by itself against a backdrop of much taller trees, it captured this moment on this day to shine. Today is your day to shine. All the...
by Rick | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Inspirational
“My life is so much better today because of your presence in this room.” An old man laying in a hospital bed said that to me 30 years ago and I recall that phrase almost every day. Today is a good day to tell someone you admire how much better your life is...
