Elaine Sycks

That I loved God and my family

I would hope that if my name came up in conversation that people would say “Now there’s a woman who really loves God and loves her family” and treats people right!

New Week Inspiration

#Christmas #Christmasspirit #inspiration #peace #peaceonearth

I still remember my first day of college almost 40 years ago. I had never left home before as we didn’t have a car growing up. I was from western New York and was going to college in Pensacola, Florida. Going from pine trees and snow to palm trees and sand and from Buffalo wingsContinue reading “My first day at college…”

How to Find Joy at Christmas (Part Two): Sharing Light When Life Is Hard

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re carrying something heavy this Christmas. In Part One, we talked about how joy doesn’t require perfect circumstances—and how it can quietly coexist with grief, stress, or disappointment. Today, in Part Two, we’re turning outward. Because one of the most surprising truths about joy is this: sometimes we feelContinue reading “How to Find Joy at Christmas (Part Two): Sharing Light When Life Is Hard”

Yikes sooooo many times

My husband and I were pre-law majors in college. We took 9 different speech classes during that time. Then after we were married, he ran for political office twice. So we were speaking at conventions, county fairs, public television debates.

Doing arm curls with my coffee cup

Actually I love to hike in the woods. There are so many beautiful trails here and I love to swim in the pool at the club.

When people put themselves in harm’s way for a stranger

When people risk their own safety and comfort on behalf of someone they don’t know amazes me. That’s courage and a character trait all its own.

Chapter 21 – “The Trial & An Attack” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The following days were a blur of frantic activity. Patrick, fueled by adrenaline and apotent blend of fear and determination, worked tirelessly. He knew Martel’s arrest,while a significant victory, was just the first domino to fall. The Syndicate was a hydra,its tentacles deeply embedded in the city’s infrastructure. Severing one head wouldonly encourage others toContinue reading “Chapter 21 – “The Trial & An Attack” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

Midweek Motivational Post

#attitude #contentment #motivationalpost #inspiration

Tie between Zits and Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes has been one of my favorites for a long long time. I have every single one of the Calvin and Hobbes books and I always loved his “creative” snowmen! And having been a parent of two teenage boys, Zits is the best. I have saved several of the comic strips about theContinue reading “Tie between Zits and Calvin and Hobbes”