The definition of effervescent is an adjective that means vivacious and enthusiastic. If a picture of a person was also seen in the dictionary under that word, you would see the face of Everlecia Taylor. I had the pleasure of meeting Everlecia for the first time at our Toastmasters Speakers By The Sea club. When…
Can You See Me Now?
Do you ever want to just bury your head?Or do you prefer a close-up?Is your life in balance?Or are you just all wet?However, you see your day, don’t forget to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Sometimes it’s like a lyric in a song. The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. The answer…
Compassion Through Action
Behind every successful non-profit is a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of the people you serve. This is true for Jeff Padilla, the Executive Director of Compassion Through Action.Jeff is not new to the ideals of Compassion Through Action and service to others. He first began his association with this small…
Flower Power Part 2
Sharing the beautiful colors of the fall flowers in the New England landscape.
Special Olympics Southern California
How much do you know about the Special Olympics? Maybe you remember way back in the summer of 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago when Eunice Kennedy Shriver had an idea and organized the first Special Olympics International games. She wanted people with intellectual disabilities to have an opportunity to realize their potential, develop physical…
Flower Power Part 1
The power of the flower as seen through my camera in New England. Words are unnecessary on this Wordless Wednesday.
The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School
My guests this week are part of the Motivated Men of Dorsey High School. Their mission is to provide strategic support to Dorsey High School administration in promoting academic achievement and establishing a positive learning experience for the young men of Dorsey High School. I have a personal connection to Dorsey. My mother graduated there…
Living in the moment!
I constantly need to remind myself to “live in the moment” do you ever have that problem? I can get so caught up in my to-do lists, that I stop doing some things that mean the most. Like watching this hummingbird and then playing with the framing to bring out some fun. This is will…
The Mighty Marilyn McLaughlin
My guest this Monday, September 26, 2016 is Marilyn McLaughlin.You will have the opportunity to hear and watch her story on www.latalklive.com or www.ustream.tv/channel/la-talk-live from 1-2 PT. The archived show will be available later in the afternoon for your listening and viewing pleasure. What happens when you grow up in a musical family? Do you high tail it and…
Scott and Becca Goodman
I’d like to introduce you to Becca and Scott Goodman.They will be my guests on The Born To Talk Radio Show heard live on www.latalklive.com or www.ustream.tv/channel/la-talk-live Monday, October 3, 2016 from 1-2 PT. If you miss the live broadcast, that’s not a problem. It will be archived and ready for your listening and viewing pleasure later in…