Your Daily Dose of Hope

Being a good neighbor starts with small choices. Notice who may need help, and choose curiosity instead of making assumptions about others.

I once heard someone refer to Dolly Parton as an American treasure, and that feels exactly right.

She is beloved in the country music world, of course, but her popularity reaches far beyond it, and far beyond her humble beginnings in Tennessee.

I think of Dolly as an ambassador of hope. She has always done things on her own terms while remaining thoughtful and g...

How is it possible that we’re already nearing the end of summer?

Some days seemed to stretch on forever, yet somehow the season itself has passed in the blink of an eye. The older I get, the more I understand the saying: The days go slow, but the years go fast.

It’s easy to move through an ordinary Tuesday assuming there will always be...

Taking time away isn’t a loss of momentum. It can restore our energy, clear our minds, and help us return to our lives with renewed appreciation.

Someday never comes.

We know that intellectually. But it doesn’t always stop us from putting off the things we want to do or the experiences we want to have.

Someday I’ll take that trip.

Someday I’ll start writing.

Someday I’ll learn how to do that.

Someday I’ll call that person, start that project, take better care of myself, or finally mak...