A Gifted Woman Charlotte is a grandmother of influence. She lives a life charmed by her family and grandchildren. As an older adult her demeanor is rather distinguished. An amicable presence shows the depth of this woman's wisdom. She speaks words with measured tones of encouragement. In the twilight of life she is happy, and busily writing her memoir. With interest she encourages this seeker of beneficence to keep writing interfaith devotionals.

  Let It Snow It's cold outside. I can feel the chill in my bones. Trees are bent over with icicles. But still it isn't snowing yet. A cool wind is sweeping across the horizon. The sun is asleep, so let it snow!!

  Celebrate Nature Celebrate the beauty of nature - stars, flowers, hills, trees, fishes, snails, animals, and insects. These are gifts that delight souls. They are love, joy, and happiness.

  Spread Joy Do something good for others. Give hugs to family and friends. Lift up those who have fallen. They will appreciate your kindness. Write letters and send cards to loved ones.

  Snow On Ground It's quite cold outside. The weather is changing. Bundle up and keep warm. Be sure you don't slip outdoors. Falling in snow can be dangerous,

  Eggs in Nest On earth there's quite a nest. People like birds create chances. Eggs of all sizes come alive. Amazing births present us with innovations.

  A Simple Gift A gift is beautiful. It's like a rose in a garden. Its fragrance attracts lovely bees. It's a red flower of joy and hope.

  Joys of Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving to the World's Religions. Proponents of the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as unto themselves." Shining lights on all continents of the world. And blessing souls in the quest of holiness.

  Holy Moments Imagine discovering your niche. What richness such reality brings! Living a God-centered life is supreme. Everything you do becomes a blessing to others

  Power of Books Books have the gift to empower. They are always illuminating our minds. Many people may read for pleasure. But good books focus on questions about life.

  Dreams of America Believe in the possibilities, and dreams of America. Look ahead and welcome the shining light on the hill. Pursue justice, and let freedom reign. Let everyone have a job to do with dignity. And let us provide the tools for scientists to cure disease.

  Using Our Gifts Let every person use their gifts wisely. Let us pursue our dreams in this land of abundance. Everyone will be contributing their talents to build the nation. And they will be doing so for the betterment of all citizens.

  A Beautiful Story Matthew, you asked about horse racing. It is a sport that I enjoy. Many days in Georgetown, Guyana I would go to a betting parlor on Camp Street.   Yes, I went there to play the horses. Before my eyes were the TV screens. But I focused on my favorite races on the program. This was not done carelessly or recklessly. Because I was sure to do my homework. Yes, I did study the English horses and jockeys.   Once I made up my mind, I placed bets. These were calculated, and based on my studies. But sometimes I just used my intuition On some occasions, and this insight worked well. I knew however that the house would usually win.   It was a trifecta bet that I won about $5000. This happened to be my lucky break to attend college abroad. My family could not afford to pay the cost for such an education You see, there were ten other siblings in our family. Yet, only my dad worked for not much at Bookers in Water ...