Prayer is a conversation between you and God.

It can happen anywhere, anytime. You have a 24/7 listener.

People are very often uncomfortable with the idea of praying. What? When? How? are all often blocks we use to avoid that conversation.

It is just a matter of taking a few minutes to communicate with a God who loves you and who is always with you.

There is no perfect way or time or formula. Try this. Get in bed at night and get comfortable. Turn out the light and turn off any noise. Try to quiet your mind of all your cares.

Be very still, close your eyes, and say, “Here I am God.” Continue either silently or whisper telling God about your day, your family, your work, your worries just as if you are talking to a friend.

Thank Him for all the blessings in your life and then share your wants and needs.

Because you have opened yourself to God, you will be able to recognize His guidance and love in your daily life.

By this time, you may have fallen asleep! What a wonderful way to have a peaceful night.

It is a perfect way to end a day knowing your are loved.

Too many times, we remain silent when we should speak up.

And then, the opportunity is lost.

If you think another person deserves a compliment, say so.

If you want to say, “I love you,” say it.

Life is so short that unspoken opportunities don’t come around again.

Do not allow yourself to live with regret.

Speak up! There are lives all around you that you can enrich.

If not today, when?

You’re having fun playing golf and then a mob of kangaroos suddenly interrupts your round.

Golfer Stephen Roche must have thought he’d gone hopping mad when he saw the stream of ‘roos approaching him.

Roche posted a video on X – formerly known as Twitter – Wednesday, in what he dubbed a “fair dinkum stampede” of the marsupials bounding along the course without a care in the world.

Roche explained in his post that the kangaroos were traversing the fourth hole on the St John’s course at the Heritage Golf and Country Club in Victoria, Australia.

While their sighting at the private club was nothing new, the sheer number of them was very much a first, he added.

While Roche and his playing partner stood by to let the stream of ‘roos hop on by, he could be heard imploring them to “not stand on my golf ball!”

Thought you should know!

A small plane crashed into the shoulder of Nashville’s Interstate 40 and burst into flames Monday night, killing a Canadian family of five, police said.

Two adults and three children were on the plane, National Transportation Safety Board air safety investigator Aaron McCarter said Tuesday.

The victims were identified as pilot Victor Dotsenko, 43, his wife, Rimma Dotsenko, 39, and their three children, David, 12; Adam, 10; and Emma, 7, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.

The plane was approved for an emergency landing at John C. Tune Airport after reporting engine and power failure around 7:40 p.m., Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson Don Aaron said.

But the pilot soon told air traffic control that they wouldn’t make it to the tarmac. (CNN)

What can we learn from this tragedy? Be generous with your kindness every day. Tell people you love how you feel. Do good things for others every day. Spend your time wisely.

All our days are numbered.

As the title of my BLOG infers: “If not today, when?”

We know that, eventually, caterpillars turn into butterflys.

It is a tough life until that grand transformation takes place, however.

One hot summer evening, my wife and I were walking on our hot cement patio.

She nnoticed a caterpillar slowly coming toward us.

It appeared that it was heading toward a cool flower bed with an umbrella of shade trees.

It had a long way to go across the hot pavement.

So, my wife sprang into action, scooped up the caterpillar and put it down in the cool flower bed.

Actuallly, she has been scooping up kids throughout her life.

Thank God for scoopers!

If not today, when?

The truth is much more difficult to find in an election year.

There are old fashioned lies.

There is misinformation coming from unknown sources.

There is AI which is the most devious of all. This method of misinformation appears to be coming from trustworthy sources when, in fact, it’s not.

It is becoming more difficult to know what to believe.

Be very careful of your sources and don’t use just one.

If you have people in your life who tell the truth, they are a precious commodity.

Keep them close.

The predicted peak time for the delicate and fleeting lovelies in D.C. is March 23-26, according to the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch.

The service warns multiple factors can affect the blooms late in the game.

Cool, calm weather can extend the blossom time.

One rainy or windy day or a late frost can nip the whole affair in the bud.

While peak bloom can still be up in the air, the dates for the National Cherry Blossom Festival are solidly locked down: March 20-April 14.

If the crowds are too much at the iconic Tidal Basin, check out offerings in the nearby Wharf district, which is holding Bloomaroo on March 23.

Thought you’d like to know!

Being thankful is not a cliche’.

No, it is actually a way of living every day.

Let’s begin with living in America.

America, like every other country, has its shortcomings.

But, its blessings are a thing to behold!

Don’t ever take your freedom for granted!

How about the opportunities available to everyone?

How grateful are you to wake up each morning an American?

How about the people in your life?

How about your health and the health of your loved ones?

Look around you, blessings are everywhere.

Your cup is always half full.

Yes, these are difficult times.

The one quality that guarantees your financial future is your work ethic.

In that regard, your career is in your hands.

With our work-at-home world, you can grind out more results than is expected.

Perception is everything.

You can create a perception that you are a must keep person.

Bring new solutions to old problems.

Show upper management that you care about the company.

If not today, when?

Once in awhile, everyone is tempted to treat themselves. Maybe it is a sweet, or a purchase or even an activity. It could also just be a time alone to relax or read.

Why is it that most of us feel guilty when we think of “gifting” ourselves this way.

Maybe it is the way we were raised. Work has always been praised and admired whereas “treats” may indicate laziness or lack of ambition. Hard work has always been the key to success.

Even in school, hard work is what gets us to the finish line.

Maybe it is time to turn that philosophy around. Especially in the United States, we work, work, work. Overtime is rewarded, extra projects in schools get better grades and nice, clean houses are admired.

Let us treat ourselves now and then without guilt. When they say, “Stop and smell the flowers,” it is good advice. We must be balanced people who know how to enjoy the gifts of the earth.

When you are dying and look back on your life, will you agonize over the fact that you did not have more organized closets. Will you wish you had spent more time at the office?

I don’t think so.

Hopefully you will look back and remember all the joy and friendship. You will think of all the sights you have seen and the events that you have celebrated. You will be surrounded by the people you shared these things with and say, “It has been a good life.”