Category Archives: Motivation

Frank W. Conte February 5th,1910 – September 27th, 1995

This is a story of a man who never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer and got up out of a wheel chair and walked! I’d like to honor him on this, the anniversary of his death with … Continue reading

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Today is the Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday!

Finally Available for Purchase! Today is the Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday! Hysterical, Enlightening and Thought Provoking! ” We need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds” We are so unaware of how important our words are. We … Continue reading

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When Do I Get My Oyster?

Our children have been lied to. They’ve been told they can be anything they want to be. The world is their oyster. I’ve heard parents tell their children how perfect, special, and amazing, they are. The poor saps grow up … Continue reading

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Want vs. Need by Yvonne F. Conte

      It was five in the afternoon. I had an 8:30 flight the next morning to attend a funeral. I started to pack and suddenly made the corporate decision that I had nothing to wear. Interesting, since I … Continue reading

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7 Changes For A Better 2012 by Yvonne Conte

It’s a sign of aging when we look at the year and say, “Where did it go?”. But really? Where did 2011 go? I was busy all year. My calendar was full. If you asked me what I accomplished, I … Continue reading

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I’m Loosing My Marbles by Yvonne Conte

I’m no math whiz, but if I’ve calculated correctly on August 1st I will have lived on this earth a total of 21,747 days. That’s 3,106.7 Mondays. I figure I’ve had 3,106.7 opportunities to start out fresh and accomplish something. … Continue reading

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Pasta, Eggs and Tea by Yvonne F. Conte

I am an observer of people.  Where ever I go, you can be sure nothing gets by me.  I’m paying attention to what you say, how you move and how you react in every situation. Making note of how others  … Continue reading

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7 things my father taught me about success by Yvonne F. Conte

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The Muffin and The Full Length Mirror

One morning on the way to the airport I was saying my prayers in the car. I prayed for a lot of things, but since I’m trying to eat better and loose this tire around my waist, I prayed that … Continue reading

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Frank W. Conte WWII Veteran

My father was very patriotic and proud to be in the United States Navy.   He enlisted  September 30, 1942  and was trained at  the Navel Training Center in Newport Rhode Island and later at the Navel Air Technical Training Center … Continue reading

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