Ms. Down-to-Earth's Page

My daughters started watching a new anime. One line of the theme song is "We were born to make history". I like that!! It may seem to be a daunting task to change the history of the whole world. But you can start off by changing your community, someone's day, or your history! Smile at strangers on the sidewalk, say thank you to the sales associate who helped you find the item you needed, pay it forward at the coffee shop, organize or take part in a walk that raises awareness in a cause that…

I was a late talker, not beginning to talk until age 3. (Why talk when you have two older sisters who got you anything whenever you pointed at it?) My Mom has always said I haven't stopped since. If you know me, you know that's true. I LOVE to talk! And I love talking to other members or interacting with them in other ways, including reading blogs or viewing photos. So I invite you (I don't want to use the words 'I challenge you') to say 'hi' to someone new every day, read and like a blog,…

Since its inception 46 years ago, Earth Day has been a rallying call for environmental stewards around the world to actively promote and educate their fellow citizens on the environment, all the while impacting their communities and contributing to global sustainability. I have included a website so we can see how various phases developed into the hugely international commemoration of Earth Day.…

At Christmas time and during the holidays, there is a lot of talk about family. But what is family? This can be a sad time of year for some people and thinking outside the box may help. Do people need to be related by blood to be family? I have two 'daughters' not related by blood but they've been friends with my other daughters for 7 years or more. (I even gave a birthday present this year to one of these girls "from your other mom".) I also have a church family, some of whom have…