I am so excited to share this beautiful poem by the talented Amanda Gorman, titled “The Hill We Climb” that she performed at the swearing in ceremony of the new US President. This lovely 22-year-old is the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration. In 2017, Gorman, who was…
Posts tagged as “hope”
i believe in looking for the silver lining in every situation in life, especially when things seem rough, simply because that is a great way to see the positive side, learn, and move on. Recognizing the good in every experience, every moment, keeps me balanced and happy. Today, I am thrilled to…
We’ve known each other for over a decade now. We share a friendship that is built on encouraging each other, nudging each other to flap our wings and fly, and urging each other to do what we are so capable of. I am grateful for my connection with her and I…
Inspiring stories motivate me. I am always impressed by people who hang in there, and don’t give up, no matter what life throws at them. It is as if they stand, feet apart, hands on their hips, chin up and look Life straight in the eye, asking, “Come on, what is…
“Happy Easter!” – this takes me back to my school days. I have happy memories of visiting the church attached to our school, reading the bible and generally enjoying the stories the nuns kept us happy with. I liked that we celebrated all festivals, thanks to the eclectic bunch we were. …