“Open Me First,” by Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt: Reblog

Drawing of a wrapped present

6 tips for heartfelt giving by writer and fellow blogger Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt…

How do you live? by da-AL

Nest of chicks

“You only die once. You live every day.” Quote by John Feal John Feal founded the FeelGood Foundation, which helps 9/11 responders as they continue to deal with the aftereffects of dealing with injuries and toxins. We must, he reminds us, make the most of our lives. Every day we get out of bed offers… Continue reading How do you live? by da-AL

Heroine: Jessi Zazu, 28, Singer/Guitarist of Those Darlins Wasn’t Scared of Death by da-AL

Jessi Zazu Offering hope ...

Alt-country/garage Jessi Zazu of Those Darlins was only 28. Toward the end of her valiant fight against cervical cancer, she made this video, which includes links to her artwork ... https://youtu.be/hNF5pIX8SRg&rel=0 Besides her heartfelt music, she leaves behind a legacy. Despite her overwhelming medical bills, she set up the “Ain’t Afraid Scholarship” at the Southern… Continue reading Heroine: Jessi Zazu, 28, Singer/Guitarist of Those Darlins Wasn’t Scared of Death by da-AL

Video: “Let’s End Ageism,” TED Talk by Ashton Applewhite

Author Ashton Appleton is a great blogger too: ThisChairRocks.com

We’re in the age where we’re boxed into ‘isms’ — sellers want us to buy more, more, more — and the most effective way for them to reach us is to niche-itize us. I'm sharing this video because author/activist Ashton Applewhite discusses more than simply old-ageism ... https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism Please share your thoughts …

Guest Blog Post: “Universal Human Rights – Do you know them?” in Patty’s exact words

This post by Patty of DreamPack.org

Dutch blogger Patty first wrote this great post for us about what it's like to own a dog in Germany. Here she discusses why it is imperative that we all respect each other ... These days violence, intolerance, racism, discrimination seems to increase again. More and more people need to flee their homes and/or their countries, in… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “Universal Human Rights – Do you know them?” in Patty’s exact words