A Beacon of Light

“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life.”  Catherine Pulsifier  For the second time in my life, I am in The Bahamas for Thanksgiving Day. The first time was 51 years ago — November 28, 1974. I was twenty years old and had my whole life ahead of me. At that time, Thanksgiving…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 27:  “What made you laugh or smile this month for which you are grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2025, I invite you to take a few moments to enjoy a bit of Thanksgiving humor. “Thanksgiving: When the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn’t have to cook.”  ~  Melanie White “I can’t cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 25:  “For what in this past week are you able to be exceptionally grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

I’ve posted a couple of “photo-blogs” in the past. I’ve done so when the images tell a better story than I can using my words. So here are twenty photos taken in and around Nassau in the past week. Today I will be visiting one of the local public primary schools to read Cherries in…

Reflection Question of the Day for November 25:  “What insights or discoveries in the past month have enriched your life and caused you to feel more grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 24:  “What have you experienced during a time of difficulty in your life that made you feel happy, peaceful, and grateful?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 23:  “Who is one person for whom you are particularly grateful today?”(Perhaps today would be a good day to express your gratitude to this person.) Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

Reflection Question of the Day for November 22:  “What are some of your favorite ways to express your gratitude to others?” Excerpt from:  A Focus on GratitudeKevin Carroll(Balboa Press, 2024)

“The most valuable  antiques are dear old friends.” H. Jackson Brown Tonight was simply amazing. About twenty member of the Saint Augustine’s College Class of 1980 gathered at the restaurant of a cozy boutique hotel not far from the SAC campus to celebrate one of their own. Norbert Elliott, who Dan and I happened to run into…