Do you know about FreeRice.com? For every correct answer to the FreeRice online vocabulary game, the site donates 10 grains of rice to its official humanitarian partner, the United Nations World Food Program, who in turn donates it to needy families. About 25,000 people, mostly children, die every day around the world due to hunger. Go…
First of all, I want to apologize for being so remiss as of late! In the past I planned my absences and had posts prepared. This week I wasn’t as prepared. Don’t worry, I have not lost my passion for this blog! In fact, I love blogging each week. And can you believe that December…
Last Wednesday I flew to Albuquerque, New Mexico to work. It was nice to travel for work and still be in my same time zone (that rarely happens!). The teammates at the Albuquerque site were all very welcoming and receptive. We are already planning my trip back there next year during the October Hot Air…
Over the years I’ve gotten used to introducing myself and people start singing a line or two from the Dolly Parton song, “Jolene”. For the record I wasn’t named after the song, but this week I was within 30 miles of the song’s origin: DollyWood in the Tennessee Smokey Mountains. This was my third visit…
Soul Shelter.com hosted an on-line essay contest this summer. They asked their readers to submit a 500-1500 word essay based on personal experience which related to the Soul Shelter theme: “balancing fortune and fulfillment, or getting a living while having a life.” I decided to write and submit an essay on how I started my…
My blog is six months old today. I published my first post on December 4, 2007. I’ve had a great time writing and creating this blog. I love being on the look-out for Healthy Discoveries to share with you as I move through my days and travels. These are some of the most searched and…
