Posts by Sharon Hughes
Find a Good Charity This Holiday Season
According to Arthur C. Brooks a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of “ Who Really Cares”. Americans are remarkably charitable. But what sorts of people give the most? And how do we compare with the Europeans? Here’s what Brooks found: Q. How much do Americans give? Is the amount we give going…
Read MoreJanuary 2016 and May 2010 Caryl Matrisciana
Caryl Matrisciana Heroine: a woman having the qualities of a hero; a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities; the central female figure in an event or period. Film Maker and author Caryl Matrisciana is a well-known expert on ancient and modern world religions, contemporary cults, paganism and the occult. Best-selling…
Read MoreHolidays & Relatives: Choosing to Love
Ahhh, the holidays – a special time of celebration and festivities! So, why are they so often colored with strain in relationships, disappointment, and even heartache? One reason is because it’s a time to get together with family members…including some we may have unresolved issues with. Another reason for strain during the holidays is…
Read MoreLaugh Away Your Worries: Ho Ho Ho!
So, does Santa laugh because he is jolly, or is he jolly because he laughs? According to Vanderbilt University researchers found that you can burn up to 50 calories laughing during the average funny movie (10-15 minutes cumulative). This is equal to a 13-minute brisk walk! Also, laughter turns out to healthy for you…
Read MoreJuly 2015: Gabrielle Weidner
Gabrielle Weidner Heroine: a woman having the qualities of a hero; a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities; the central female figure in an event or period.
Read MoreWomen Making a Difference: You Can Too!
A young 37 year old woman named Alexandra is making the difference in the lives of kids (and their parents) with life-threatening illnesses each month, through Make a Child Smile, which she started in 1998. How does MACS work? From the website: ” The stories of courageous kids that you’ll read on this website will touch your…
Read MoreFinding Your Dream: It’s What You Were Made For
As little girls we dreamed of being ballerinas or princesses. Later we played house and school. Some of us were bookworms and others loved music. This is certainly true of my little granddaughters Emily & Ava. Did you know that what we dreamed of and played at most as children can be clues to the purpose…
Read MoreTeach Your Child to Give to the Poor: It’s a Good Thing
If you want to, have been meaning to, but haven’t gotten around to…doing something to help the poor, the starving, even right here in the U.S., you can start today, while at the same time teach your children the value of giving to those less fortunate. Here’s an idea! Buy a bank or a…
Read MoreMay 2015: Shula Cohen
Shula Cohen Heroine: a woman having the qualities of a hero; a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities; the central female figure in an event or period. Shula Cohen became one of Israel’s most famous spies spy in 1948 in Beruit where her wealthy husband and her acceptance in Lebanese-Syrian social circles gave her unprecedented…
Read MoreApril 2015: Clara Barton
Clara Barton Heroine: a woman having the qualities of a hero; a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities; the central female figure in an event or period. Probably the most famous American nurse, Clara Barton is known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” and one of the most honored women in American history.…
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