Fourth Of July Fireworks Over San Diego Bay, California* Part I of II Wherever we will be on this 2025 Independence Day, and whatever we have planned, let’s remember our freedom is NOT FREE. If we don’t fight for it, we can and will lose it. History warns us of that. President Reagan stated: “FreedomContinue reading “INDEPENDENCE DAY, July 4, 2025 – Remembering WHY we will observe it! Because Freedom is not Free!”
Category Archives: Courage
MEMORIAL DAY 2025
MEMORIAL DAY… reaching out soberly and in gratitude for all those whose lives have been and continue to be spent in protecting our freedoms — those abroad and those at home. Some will be lost today. Others are remembering the cost they and others have paid. Let us take nothing for granted. Silent reflection isContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY 2025”
The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth
Previously we have written about “The Power of One” (this site’s August 5, 2020 post), where we focused on how to be that “one” who makes a difference. Roles may be small or large, obvious or discreet, but there is always something for everyone to do. Not all can be Schindler*; we give as weContinue reading “The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth”
A timely Republishing from 2022…
Understanding “HOPE” and it’s vital role in the chain of “Faith, Hope and Love” (i.e. how not to give up!)
What is hope? Hope is a concept that haunts us through the most difficult passages of our lives — times when we are discouraged, in pain, in despair, and wanting to give up. Whatever the cause or origin of our difficulty, we feel as if we are walking a tightrope. “Hope” is the only rayContinue reading “Understanding “HOPE” and it’s vital role in the chain of “Faith, Hope and Love” (i.e. how not to give up!)”
BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP — the solution to Action Paralysis
Determination, Resolve, Purpose = DRIVE!!! One evening many years ago I was driving the long stretch of California’s coastal 101 Highway that connects the Bay Area to Los Angeles. Dense fog developed at twilight. There were few cars traveling that night. If I’d had a hunch the fog would be so dense, I would haveContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP — the solution to Action Paralysis”
TOUGH DECISIONS: Can Disobedience ever be Right?
December 30, 2018 / Nancy Diraison Teaching children to say, “No”, and when to do so! I’ve always been fascinated with the decision-making process. Making decisions seems to be one of the greatest difficulties in life. Some people, for fear of making mistakes, avoid making decisions as often as possible. Others charge right in andContinue reading “TOUGH DECISIONS: Can Disobedience ever be Right?”
The Power of ONE
Nancy Diraison. February 8, 2019 Conquering Apathy in a world that needs leaders As individuals we too often underestimate the power of our influence. We wait for someone else to take the lead, to solve a problem, to make the sacrifice. Yes, we are all short on time. Our priorities determine how we use ourContinue reading “The Power of ONE”
Real Women Fight Back 