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What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? One of my key habits is an “attitude of gratitude.”. I listen to praise and worship music on my morning commute so it gets my mind in the right space for the day. At the end of the day I write down threeContinue reading “Praise, praise, praise”

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? Each Sunday I post a motivational post on my social media sites.  I searched overcoming struggles for a new post for the week.  What I found …. For anyone who may need this reminder this weekend: calm #peace #serenity #graceContinue reading “Motivational quotes”

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? I grew up in a household with a single working mom and two sisters. We had no car or t.v.growing up. It was riding our bikes everywhere we needed to go and our entertainment was books and the radio!  I thought I had achieved a lifeContinue reading “Grew Up without T.V.”

What’s your favorite time of day? My favorite is the end of the evening when my husband and I and our kids are all back gathered together under one roof from our respective jobs and we visit for a bit. Then I light a candle, have a cup of tea and will read in bedContinue reading “Evening Wind Down”

What’s your favorite recipe? I love traditions, especially during the holidays. Two of our favorite recipes were passed down from my husband’s grandmother. One is called “cinnamon salad” and is made with cinnamon red hot candies, plain applesauce and any red jello.  It is a festive color and the zing from the red hot candiesContinue reading “The best recipes are the ones steeped in tradition”

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. My daughter has been working on a new book in collaboration with her best friend for almost two years. It was picked up by an editor and they are working on the final edits before it’s published and released. 

How would you design the city of the future? My city of the future would be nature-driven.  With trees, bodies of water, flowers and gardens everywhere. I would love to have hand painted little free libraries on every corner where passersby could have a free book.  I would design it to remove the technology overloadContinue reading “Nature-driven, remove tech overload”

Where did your name come from? I was named after a great aunt on my grandmother’s side. Elaine is not a name you hear much anymore and it means ray of light or bright light, which seems fitting because I am always trying to keep a smile on my face and brighten someone’s day.

What motivates you? First my faith in God.  It motivates me to live with a purpose, to treat others with kindness, love and respect.  Second, my family.  I love every chance I get to help them succeed, to celebrate their achievements or lift them up when life hurts.  Lastly,  a great cup of coffee.  ItContinue reading “Faith, Family and I am not going to lie …coffee ☕”

What are your top ten favorite movies? 10.  Beverly hills cop 9. Bourne identity 8. Bourne supremacy 7. Bourne ultimatum 6. Mission impossible 5. Inside out 4. Despicable Me 3. Braveheart 2. Home Alone the original 1. Gladiator