I was reading Life in the Balance by Thomas Graboys, MD, who is a nationally renowned Boston cardiologist. He not only took care of the hearts of his patients, but…
Invictus by William Ernest Henley
Written in 1875 by English poet William Ernest Henley, Invictus means “unconquered” in Latin. It was said that Nelson Mandela had this poem written on a piece of paper he kept during his years in a South African prison.
Reunited at The Rainbow Bridge
This is specially dedicated to anyone who has lost a pet. I couldn’t lie to say that I understood what you had gone through since I did not own and lost any pet before. But I sincerely hope that you can find the strength to move on from the words and song. And one day, you will be reunited with your pets at the Rainbow Bridge.
Success by Bessie Anderson Stanley 1904
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest
Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice, an’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with folks of your choice; an’ kissin’ the girls an’ declarin’ that they are growin’ more…
Tomorrow Never Comes by Norma Marek
The day before Thanksgiving in 2005, Kathy Sartore, married to photographer Joel Sartore, learned she had breast cancer. “Cancer is a thief. It steals time,” Joel says. “But cancer can also be a blessing, an amazing experience that forces us to set things right. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. With Kathy sick, I knew it was time to stay put for a while.”
When I am Old
A tribute to all mothers and fathers in the world. The write up, ‘When I am Old,” below was translated by me directly from a Chinese poster I saw, pinned up, on one of the doors at my sister’s house. A gentle reminder that we were once ‘old’ when we were young. Does this make sense to you?