It Might Hurt A Little Bit, But….
Written and designed by SC Lourie
Reflections
The Power of Love
[This particular essay is often attributed to Brad Pitt. But according to SNOPES, a fact-checking website, Brad Pitt did not author this beautiful essay. The writer remains a mystery but it doesn’t take away anything from the beauty and inspiration of the story. Hope you enjoy it!] My wife got sick. She was constantly nervous … Read more
The Generous Homeless Man
There was a horse trailer parked at DD a few minutes ago. The owner was rubbing the horses face while one of our young homeless folks approached and asked to pet the horse. He then took some change out of his pockets and told the owner to help feed the horse with the change. The … Read more
The Yard Sale That Made Me Rich
Sun is shining through the windows of my office, making the butter yellow paint on the walls seem to smile. Something about the light and the color takes me back 15 years to a significant happening I’ll never forget. It was a June day. The day that the yard sale of the century was held … Read more
My Imperfect Father
This Sunday is Father’s Day, a tender day for my tender heart. I miss my father. Truth is …. I have missed him nearly my entire life. And I miss him still. Daddy was only 21 and serving in Japan with the U.S. Army the day I was born in Southern Idaho. He was an … Read more
The Best Valentine Gifts
Here are our BUNDLE OF LOVE that will make the special someone love you even more! “I bought this book for my boyfriend for our first Valentine’s day together–he was very touched and he was very excited to read it. He even ordered me a book so he can fill it out for me! It … Read more
Watch and Be Blessed!
Do you want to restore your faith in humanity? Do you want to witness KINDNESS in its purest form? ***A compilation of human kindness.
Uncontrolled stress can cause you to gain weight
Stress can shut down your power if you let it. Don’t allow people, bills, or pressures on the job to consume your focus, energy and joy for life. Uncontrolled stress can cause you to gain weight; change your personality and create problems in your relationships; turn your hair gray overnight; make you sick and make … Read more
The Seeds of Failure or The Potential for Greatness
High on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful city of Venice, Italy, there lived an old man who was a genius. Legend had it he could answer any question anyone might ask of him. Two of the local boys figured they could fool the old man, so they caught a small bird and headed for his … Read more
Humble Beginnings – a short poem
We cannot deny that often a truth and a lie have the same humble beginnings, intended to keep someone from harm, but in the scheme of things both have the same intensity to reduce someone to tears. — Dodinsky
What is your value?
A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked. “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you – but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple … Read more
Which Are You?
[This beautiful story has been circulating on Facebook. Unfortunately we cannot trace who wrote such a touching and insightful piece. Nevertheless, we are sharing it to those of who have not read it yet.] Grandmother Says… Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee; “Which are you?” A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and … Read more