“Will you marry me?” just reeks of cowardice. If anything it sounds like a suggestion which gives her the opportunity to decide whether or not to take you up on the offer. Now “Marry Me”, that’s how it’s done. You’ve made the decision to and you’re informing her of the next steps. It’s not a … Continue reading The Proposal

The thing I’m most grateful for right now is elastic waistbands. Good mashed potato is one of the great luxuries of life. Good fries can be eaten as a stand-alone, it doesn’t need any sauce to support. After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives. Gratitude is the inward feeling of … Continue reading The Art of Gratitude

Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking your potential. Simply put, girls and women are the key to unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier and more resilient societies we desire. All we need to do now is figure out a way to get them out … Continue reading Unlocked

Real Generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out. Kindness is pulling someone up after they have been knocked down. It matters little if it is you who knocked them down to begin with. A kind gesture can heal a wound that only compassion can’t heal. Grab my hand, it's time … Continue reading Real Generosity

Trying to write a timeless post takes a toll on even the greatest writers. I am currently looking at retirement homes near me. For myself of course. I know you won’t take this seriously because I’ve threatened to retire many times before. Something just keeps pulling me right back. Maybe it’s the heartfelt comments filled … Continue reading Light-hearted Banter