Wendy’s Window

There is something about autumn that warms my heart. I love the changing colors of the leaves, the beautiful hues of auburn, gold, orange, and brown that seem to paint the landscape with a richness only God could create. I enjoy the crispness in the air, the comfort of a warm sweater, the smell of something wonderful cooking in the kitchen, and the thought of families gathering around a fireplace. Fall reminds me that change can be beautiful. It is a season of transition, ref

I have had my share of health challenges since birth. I was born premature, I had breathing disorders, and the doctors were not even sure I would survive. During my adult years I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I have wrestled with arthritis and just last year I had emergency gallbladder removal surgery. As I get older it is my desire to make sure that women take care of their health. We should not let fear keep us from taking care of ourselves. Early detection can save

Discouragement Does Not Have To Become Disengagement The mid-term elections are right around the corner and there is a lot happening in our country and around the world right now. Depending on whom you talk to, people are concerned, frustrated, hopeful, disappointed, angry, confused or perhaps a combination of all the above. I understand those feelings. There are things happening in government, in our communities, and throughout the world that can leave us wondering what can

There are moments in life that cause you to stop, sit quietly, and simply take it all in. I recently experienced one of those moments when I learned that my alma mater, Riverside Polytechnic High School, will induct me into its Hall of Fame. I graduated from Poly in 1979. When I heard the news, my heart was filled with gratitude, but also emotion. I found myself thinking about that young girl walking the halls of Riverside Poly all those years ago. She had dreams. She had det

Forgiveness has always been part of my lifestyle and a principle I live by. I also believe forgiveness is an emotion that can play a factor in our overall health. When we hold onto unforgiveness, resentment and bitterness can live and cause all sorts of health issues. October gives us an opportunity to talk about mental health and the role it plays in our overall well-being. And perhaps one of the most important things we can do is remind ourselves that mental health is healt

There is one thing we can be certain of in life: we cannot be certain about everything. We are living in times when many people are wondering what might happen next. There is uncertainty surrounding our jobs, businesses, finances, communities, government, health, families, and even the world around us. Turn on the news or scroll through social media, and it can sometimes feel as though another crisis is waiting around the corner. That uncertainty can create fear. It can cause