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R’ Bonney Gabriel, Miss USA, of Filipino descent was crowned 2023 Ms Universe Miss USA… Early life and education. Gabriel was born in Houston, Texas to a Filipino father, Remigio Bonzon “R. Bon” Gabriel, and an American mother, Dana Walker.

I am reminded that life is short, and we are never promised tomorrow. I am reminded that all we really truly have is right now. Every year I am reminded that all we really have is this moment. So here’s my advice for today: Hold the people you love a little tighter.Stop saving the goodContinue reading “Remember this!”

You are worthy now! Not when you get that job, not when you lose 10 pounds, not when people know who you are. Not if. Not when. You are worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is. Simply because you exist. You are important, deserving, loving, intelligent, compassionate, inspiring, brave, true, strongContinue reading “You are Worthy!”

Thoughts about worry… I read and experienced worry and still do…don’t you? In a way it’s normal but it can sap your energies if you overdo it. And the quotes below made me think deeper. “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” Leo Buscaglia. “Instead of worrying aboutContinue reading “Worry less!”

Truly unbelievable, that the new year has already brought us so much sadness and heartbreaking celebrity deaths. Hollywood is mourning the losses of so many stars. Just last week we had the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, 54,the only daughter  of Elvis Presley. The singer-songwriter died on January 12 following a suspected cardiac arrest. LisaContinue reading “Remembering the Stars We’ve Lost in 2023!”

“In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends“ Happy birthday, Dr. King. He would have turned 94 years old today. We still have so far to go, but I believe we will get there. Please speak up, please show up, and remember that if youContinue reading “MLK!”

Thoughts about “Rules for Being YOU in 2023….” “To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.” Roy T. Bennet “There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you.” Steve Maraboli Throughout 2023, remind yourself… The bottom line is, despite the realContinue reading “Some rules for 2023!”

Thoughts about Kindness… I always encounter people who arefriendly, generous, and considerate. Qualities that impress me more than anything else. These traits prompted me to explore kindness … How do we show kindness… Here are a few examples:Giving compliments.Giving gifts.Saying kind words.Showing gratitude.Doing an act of service for someone else.Being respectful.Noticing good things that othersContinue reading “Kindness!”

RIP Lisa Marie Presley! What can I say. I’m in shock, speechless…..I feel so sad about her passing, like millions of other people. All I can say is that I hope she finds the rest she so much needed.And that she’s reunited with her Dad and son again. I wish her mother and 3 daughtersContinue reading “Lisa Marie Presley!”

Thoughts about the demands of the modern world…. “It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt “There is no end To what a living worldWill demand of you.” Octavia E. Butler, Navigating the net everything jibes with my ideas… What are the demands of aContinue reading “Modern World!”