The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances. Martha Washington (1731-1802). When we are able to appreciate what we have in…
It is perhaps human nature to notice when something or someone is different. It is one thing to notice these differences, it is quite another to designate the difference as…
We all have expectations: of ourselves, of others, of how events will turn out and even of how we will feel. We expect that our holiday will be straight off…
A special thing happens sometimes at auctions. Two bidders are actively biding against one another for a unique item, perhaps a backstage pass or a meal with someone influential or…
We’ve all heard the word nourish. Perhaps it makes us think of skincare or food and nutrition. It does mean to provide sustenance. But it also means to aid, strengthen…
Whenever I meet someone new and they find out that I am an auctioneer who specializes in charity events, a funny look crosses their face, I guess because there just…
Sometimes in life, business or relations, we must stop and pause. But by stopping, we are not doing nothing, in fact the point at which we stop may be the…
The word service can be used to mean many things: to work for or to fix. Service is another word for military and signifies offering kindness or aid. Many of…