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Month: August 2014

7 Ways My Husband Ryan Inspires Me

Posted on August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
My husband Ryan is a pretty awesome guy. Have you ever met someone who is always in a good mood? Then you’ve probably met Ryan. He’s the best. So in honor of my wonderful new hubby Ryan, w... Read More

Living Next Door to Liz Murray – a Girl Who Went from Being Homeless to Harvard

Posted on August 26, 2014October 13, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
During my junior year in college, I was sitting in my dorm room when the phone rang. Me: “Hello?” Caller: “Is this Breanne Cooley?” Me: “Yep, that’s me.” R... Read More

When My Students Became My Teachers

Posted on August 22, 2014September 9, 2014 by Mary Bolton, Teacher and Mother
Children are not usually thought of as wise or full of knowledge. In fact, they are often seen as quite the opposite. They are “vessels waiting to be filled” with all the information adults around... Read More

A Kid’s Perspective: 3 Minutes on Happiness, Gratitude & Love, with 4-Year Old Coral & 2-Year Old Christie

Posted on August 20, 2014August 20, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
http://youtu.be/amjqPqUMaMg  ... Read More

Ben Mattlin, Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Graduates from Harvard & Helps Others with Disabilities

Posted on August 18, 2014August 20, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Written by Antje Clasen – Harvard Writers and Publishers, with permission from Ben Mattlin Ben Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular condition that made him a lifelong w... Read More

A Kid’s Perspective: Why I Love My Family & Being a Big Sister, by 7-Year Old Keira

Posted on August 15, 2014December 11, 2014 by Keira V
The day was finally here. My little sister was about to be born. My mom went to the hospital and my grammy was watching me at home. I was so happy that the baby was finally going to come out. My mom t... Read More

Finding Perspective Through Gratitude, with Women’s Empowerment Coach Julie Santiago

Posted on August 13, 2014October 13, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
About 7 months ago, I was in the midst of some deep self-exploration as I prepared for my upcoming wedding. Leading up to my wedding day, my whole life seemed to be flashing before my eyes. Amidst the... Read More

Meet Blake Leeper – the 24-Year Old Paralympic Sprinter Who is Going for Gold

Posted on August 11, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
You know those days when you wake up and you just feel kinda blah? We all have them. Those mornings when you’re moving a little slow. When you may not feel like doing whatever it is you have sch... Read More

Get Inspired with Life Coach Sandra Possing

Posted on August 8, 2014October 13, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Every once in a while you come across someone who really makes you feel at ease. There’s something about their presence that makes you feel like anything is within reach. One of these people fo... Read More

Former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly Fights Cancer with a Winning Attitude – He’s #KellyTough

Posted on August 5, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
When you’re born in Buffalo, New York, as soon as you can take your first breath, you’re a Bills fan. It’s just in your DNA. Regardless of how many times our Super Bowl dreams may co... Read More
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