making a difference
COVID-19: Beauty Rises From the Ashes
Can you see it all around you? There is so much human kindness everywhere…it’s the most beautiful thing coming out of this challenging time. My heart is full of love every time I check social media sites and sites like Nextdoor. Here are just a few of the things I have been seeing: • A…
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Help Prevent School Bullying on October 8 (and Have Fun Too!)
Bullying is one of the worst and most relevant things children today must deal with. It is something that we as a society need to tackle, and it will not go away unless we all work together to help educate our children. If you have always wondered how you can help, or what you can…
Read MoreChange for the Better
Change. It is a powerful word that conjures up a plethora of emotions, from excitement to fear. The very idea of change can make you panic or it can energize you, but you shouldn’t let your response to change prevent you from making it, as you could end up missing out on some fantastic opportunities.…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Bin Laden’s Death
As I watched the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death unfold last night I had, as did many others, mixed emotions. I was happy that a man who had such an evil mind, a man who killed people like they were no more than ants, will no longer be around to spread his toxic hatred.…
Read MoreOh So Many Number Ones in Real Estate
Claiming to be number one in some fields is very prestigious–say if you are the number one tennis player or golfer, the number one company that donates to charity, the number one cancer research hospital. Being the best at a sport, discovering a cure…these things are all something to be proud of and are important…
Read MoreFeeling Down? Keep on Living
It is hard lately to not feel depressed. After what happened in Japan last week, with tens of thousands presumed dead and many homeless, with the now confirmed statement that there is a threat of death from radiation exposure to citizens, to the violence in Libya, Yemen and Bahrain, and the ongoing problems in other…
Read MoreAre We Going Backwards With Race & Religion?
[I want to warn you that what I am about to discuss is a sensitive subject, and I will do my best to present it in a way that hopefully will stir some dialogue. I welcome your feedback.] There are times when I think this country has come so far in regards to racial and…
Read MoreHoliday Toy and Food Drop Off Locations
During this crazy time of year I always like to remember that many people are not as fortunate as my family. It gives me the most pleasure to donate food to the needy and toys to children who might otherwise not have any. Here is a list of locations in San Diego county where you…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in Carlsbad
With Fall starting this week there are some new things happening in Carlsbad that may interest you, so check them out and have fun! Coastal Cleanup Day September 25: This Saturday you can show how much you love Carlsbad, enjoy the beautiful Fall weather and feel great about helping keep our city clean. It is…
Read MoreLove or Hate: It’s Your Choice
This could be a controversial post but in light of the controversy that has surfaced from Glenn Beck’s Washington, D.C. rally (on the same day that Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech), I thought it an appropriate time to address the issue of racism and respect in this country. I am…
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