Sherry has been instrumental in Lauren’s life in Chicago. Lauren, my daughter, has her wonderful job because Sherry was out having foot surgery, and that’s when Lauren filled in as a temp and later became a permanent legal assistant. Sherry has worked at the company for fifteen years and creates harmony. Besides that, Sherry is a caring friend and FUN!

Here is a photo (left to right) of me and Sherry. That’s the rear of Chloe in the background.

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Dear Blogreaders,

I used to be the most serious person in the world. Now I have fun. I have fun writing this blog. Maybe joy is a more comprehensive word to use. I have joy in just about everything I do. Well, except for… (more…)

Over one billion Muslims and non-Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan.  They fast daily, eating nothing, drinking nothing every day for one month until sunset. There is no smoking, no gum-chewing. The fasting is for purification and devotion and love and gratitude for blessings from Allah (God.) (more…)

How could 2011 begin with computer difficulties again. How could it. I saw this as not a good sign.

I won’t go into all the details, but the least of the difficulties was that my mouse wouldn’t work. No mouse, no usable computer.  (more…)

It is more years than I like to think of since I stopped teaching English in junior high school. Why now, I wonder, am I thinking of that little daily act of writing the date on the blackboard? (more…)

It is an honor that Heaven Admin includes me in his emails to his amazing team around the world.  With his permission, now you are included as well. What a team! What a team leader! And what writing!

Subject: Adventures on the Ocean of Love

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God in Heavenletters™ always tells us to point out the good. In that case, I have to tell you about Chicago’s buses. I’ll start with tonight — New Year’s Eve.

Because Chicago wants the streets safe on New Year’s Eve, they are being absolutely wonderful, and I love them. They are not “cracking down” on drivers who drink. Instead everyone (more…)

Where I live at present may be the only place in the world that does this. It’s the only place I know. And what a custom this is.

Every Christmas Eve, (more…)

Don’t you just love real-live kitchen photos with people in the kitchen and food cooking?

This is Pitta’s kitchen in Italy. Pitta and many of the fabulous Godwriters from the Turin, Italy Godwriting™ workshop are having a holiday get-together.  In Italy, as everywhere, that means food. In Italy, it means pasta! (more…)

I have a dear friend in New England who loves Christmas and radiates Christmas spirit from her heart. Her whole house reflects her joy in the holidays. From her photos alone, you can just tell how much she loves the holidays. (more…)