Adventures in China
SOMEWHERE IN HONG KONG— I dropped into Dick Jensen's office (Director of Murdock Escorted Tours) one day, and he asked me if I would like to go to China for a month. Before I could think about it, yes was out of my mouth. I [...]
Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years
As we come upon another holiday season, it is time to look back and reflect on the past and past holiday seasons. I took a little time and decided to write down the top ten things I have learned in the past thirty years. Now [...]
Healthy Lifestyle in China
As many of you know I have been on my journey back to health for the past five years as I have lost 110 lbs and put exercise and healthy eating into my life. I am always interested in what people are doing to keep healthy. [...]
Great Ideas for New Years
Just as you finish up Christmas, New Years is only a week away. Here are some fun ideas to help you ring in the New Year. Good Fortune Tree Don't take down that Christmas tree yet. Turn it into a fun New Year's Decoration! Leftover [...]
Traveling in China
A group from LDS Travel left Salt Lake City, Utah on March 26, 2009 on a grand, two week, adventure to China. Our first stop, Guilin. Guilin This is the view out our Hotel window. Guilin (guayleen) is The Riviera of China located in southeast [...]
“I Can’t Read” and the Angels in My LIfe
Recently I was talking to a friend, Marsha Warner, who has been a real support to coach me to get my house organized. There are those times in our lives when we have to stop and regroup and toss some of the items that we [...]
The Adventures of a “Slow Reader”
I have had such an interesting response from my article that I wrote last week. I have decided to follow it up with a few more thoughts, feelings and insights. I do not know the number of people that do not read well but I [...]
How to Fly First Class through Life
Once on a Delta airplane, I read an announcement in the in-flight magazine. The airline was beginning a new frequent flier program. There were three categories — silver, gold, and platinum. The announcement stated that if a traveler accumulated 100,000 miles in a year the next [...]
Giving the Gift of Money
Are you scratching your head and wondering what to give that difficult person? Sometimes the solution is to settle on giving some money or a gift certificate. Money gifts can be unmemorable, but here are some ideas that will create memories that will last. Your [...]
Christmas Memory Magic
Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year," as the Christmas songs remind us. And with imagination and ingenuity, it's easy to add a little magic to your family's memories of this most special holiday season. The following ideas take little time or money, [...]
