Locks of Love…Hair, there and Everywhere!!

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I was sitting in my hair salon, Dazzlz Spa Salon and noticed a young lady who took a seat next to mine. She had very long pretty hair, I would guess that her hair nearly reached her lower back.  I complimented on how pretty her hair was, and she said that she was getting it… Read more »

A “Thoughtful Thursday” Indeed….

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Today I was at the hospital. I am having total knee replacement surgery next Thursday, and I have been going to the hospital weekly for injections to build up my red blood cells in preparation for the surgery. As I was awaiting my turn, I began chatting with another woman in the waiting room (I’m… Read more »

Maria Helps the Homeless in “Tent City”

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This is Maria, and she is taking up a collection of clothing, blankets, coats and goods that her local homeless community can use. Maria is a friend of mine who enjoys going that extra mile for others, including strangers. The help which she provided for our Guatemala Eyeglass Collection was immeasurable! Now Maria took it… Read more »

A Happy Home Recipe

4 Cups of Love 2 cups of Loyalty 3 cups of Forgiveness 3 cups of Kindness 1 cup of Friendship 1 cup of Understanding 5 spoons of Hope 2 spoons of Tenderness 4 quarts of Faith 1 barrel of Laughter Take Love and Loyalty, mix it thoroughly with Faith. Blend it with Tenderness, Kindness and… Read more »

Let’s be pebbles in a pond

While working out the other day I was on the elliptical machine and staring out the window looking at the pond. I noticed the fountain in the center of the pond spraying up, and as the water landed it created small ringlets which then turned into larger rings. I was reminded of the same thing… Read more »

Healthy, Happy New Year 2012!

BK2HK will be 24 years old this August! Wow, almost a quarter of a century old!! It is hard to believe. I happened to be reading an article about anger and anger management. The article struck a cord in me as I had mentioned bullying and anger issues in a previous post. There seems to… Read more »

Bullying…

I read an article in People Magazine about the horrific consequences of bullying. People Magazine did a special report on the subject after receiving a tremendous response from its concerned readers in reference to the suicide of Massachusetts resident, 15 year old Phoebe Prince. She was taunted and harassed by fellow students and as a… Read more »

Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Soon Approaches… “You Have to Laugh at Love, Because We All Love Laughter and We All Love Love!!” -Lorraine- “All love shifts and changes. I don’t know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all of the time.” Julie Andrews My husband of almost 32 years and I just recently went through some… Read more »

New Years Resolutions…

New Years Resolutions… By: Nathan Collier The history of making New Years resolutions dates all the way back to the time of ancient Rome. The Romans are responsible for the majority of the modern calendar and for the tradition of making resolutions on New Years. Celebrating the new year has been a tradition for thousands… Read more »

Can YOU be a Johnny today?

Watch the following video clip — it is a story of Johnny, the grocery store bagger. It is very short, but it will remind you of why and how we make an impact in what we do. You may even want to share it with others, and I hope you will. It’s amazing how one… Read more »