Christmas is a season of hope and expectation. I find inspiration and hope in lighthouses. They have a history of … More
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Forgiving, creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into hope for the future. Lewis B Smedes
Without a doubt Native American have been leaders in the stewardship of our natural resources. Deb Halaand, Secretary of the … More
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps through hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. Maya Angelou
April is National Poetry Month. Begun in 1996 it celebrates the role that poets have played in our culture. Poets … More
When I look at the future, it’s so bright it burns my eyes. Oprah Winfrey
Hurricane Ian in Florida was destructive and unpredictable. Forecasters could not accurately determine its tract. Despite the usage of drones … More
We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As I was driving today, I heard a discussion on the word “disappointment.” The commentators said that someone had suggested … More
Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. F. Scott Fitzgerald
Two years after moving to Miami, Barbara Capitman’s husband died. Instead of packing up her bags and feeling sorry for … More
Even paradise sees its share of storms. In the end it is still paradise. Trevor Driggins
Summer is the rainy season in Florida. Because of the heat and rain, tourism is often down in Florida during … More
Friends are like lighthouses with sources of light coming from their hearts. Tom Baker
In a disconnected world with masks, social distancing and virtual relationships, it is easy to feel a sense of loneliness. … More
Dreams are the foundation of America – Lupita Nyong’o
Built in 1791, Portland Lighthouse was the first lighthouse completed under President George Washington. His Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, … More
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Tony Robbins
Decisions and relationships have consequences. I’ve been thinking a lot about that as my birthday approaches. Birthdays have a way … More
Staying Afloat in Trouble Times
In troubled times we often look outward for stability to calm our troubled “seas.” We are unsure how to navigate. … More
We cannot negotiate with people who say what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable. John F. Kennedy.
The recent invasion of Ukraine reminded me of the resolve of the British during World War II. Hitler unleashed the … More