Bird of Paradise

Dear Friend, Such a beautiful metaphor – the Phoenix rising from the ashes to new life. To the early Christians she represented the resurrection, and across centuries and cultures she has been a symbol of enduring hope and rejuvenation. I’m proud to...

Women

Dear Friend, As women, we have incredible power with our husbands – not a “brute force” sort of strength, but a quiet fortitude that can yield remarkable results. Please enjoy ‘Sweet’ and read on for some thoughts on women and beauty,...

Joanne Jolee – Mozart and Gymnastics

by Joanne Jolee Equal to my passion for music is gymnastics and I have the fondest memories competing on my high school gymnastics team – way back when the highest level of difficulty for a women was a back somersault  on the beam! But the active life of  a...