Volunteering Ideas- An 8 Part Summer Series (Part 8)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, and the last in the series, I’m highlighting ways you can volunteer in your community. Fix and serve meals. Did you know that 50 million Americans go hungry? Volunteers are needed to fix and prepare meals at […]
Seeking Fortune–an emotionally gripping Regency Inspirational Romance
Seeking Fortune, my Regency Inspirational Romance, is live! This is the story of Valentina, a Gypsy fortune-teller, and James, an English landed gentry. This book received 6000 nominations on Amazon Scout. Here’s the blurb: Losing his wife and daughter to influenza shook James Colchester’s faith in God. As another epidemic threatens, he’s torn between what’s […]
The fascinating culture of the Romany (Gypsies) Part Two
Today I’m continuing to share the fascinating culture of the Romany (Gypsies). If you missed Part One, check out last week’s post on July 24th. It is no secret that the Rom have suffered persecution, prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination for centuries. The “Gypsy” stereotype includes a criminal, fortune-teller, blacksmith, thief, and musician, a dark-complexioned, shadowy […]
The fascinating culture of the Romany (Gypsies)
“Gadje Gadjensa, Rom Romensa.” This is a Romany (Gypsy) saying that means “Gadje with Gadje, Rom with Rom.” So what is a gadje? A gadje in the Romany language means “not one of us.” Many Rom prefer to not allow outsiders into their lives. It’s no coincidence that in my hours, days, and months of […]
Happy Father’s Day!
I’m sharing a Father’s Day short, simple, but powerful inspirational quote from one of my favorite spiritual leaders, T.D. Jakes. “I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers.” T. D. Jakes Happy Father’s Day! And […]