The spirit of volunteerism is the richest of American traditions. Americans have always come forward to do volunteer work at their local parks, schools, and churches. Sometimes we even answer challenges from our national leaders. And so it was when President Kennedy...
Once a year I attend a national food convention with two friends and just thinking about it puts a smile on my face. It’s the one time I let my hair down and just act silly. If you have even one friend that you can joke and laugh and be relaxed with, consider yourself...
Victim’s rights advocate, entrepreneur, and former radio talk show host, Patricia Wenskunas, submits to the Proust Questionnaire and reveals a more personal side and her weakness for chocolate. Q. Do you have a favorite pop/rock song? A. Yes, Here I Go Again by White...
It’s easy to do when life is good and all is sunshine, right? But what about on those days when things aren’t working out – when you wish you never got out of bed that morning? It’s much harder to do, – – but still, I think we all have a choice. The choice...
Birthdays are not always easy. Well meaning people pull you one way – then another. Ever since 2002 I’ve thrown a party to celebrate my birthday. It’s one of the few pleasures that I indulge in and it only comes around once a year. Even so, people got on my case; “Why...
Several years ago I heard an amazing story about survival and hope; it’s about a Navy fighter pilot who was shot down over Vietnam, he ejected and was then captured by the NVA (North Vietnamese Army). He spent the next 6 years of his life in a tiny prison cell at the...
