October 23, 1960-July 25, 2008  (aged 47)                  Pancreatic Cancer Victim offered to help people change their own lives by his example of living life to the fullest as he faced   his own death.

New Book Introduces A Hero to Handicapped and Special Needs Kids BOYERTOWN, Pennsylvania (September 8, 2009) - Author Claudia Broome has created a literary hero. He is a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Rugby Jones who is paraplegic and not about to let that stop him. The “Tail” of Rugby Jones captures Claudia’s dynamic personal story about how Rugby is captivating thousands of people with his humorous, lovably cocky and to-the-point message that disability is really ability in disguise.  

What are we teaching our children when we approve of sameness? Teaching this fallacy gives a foundation that is difficult to overcome. The reality is that people are different and that is what “makes the world go round.”  

Check out my new blog called Plenty: A Blog About Living a Life of Plenty at my website www.jencullertonjohnson.com And while you are at it, have a look around! Thanks. 

“I promise to love, honor and cherish you…,” the proverbial vows we’ve all witnessed at one wedding ceremony or another, each person taking a vow to be with the other forever, a serious and deep commitment for sure. Yet today’s divorce rate still hovers around 50%.

Those who know me, know that I am on a mission to help handicapped people of all ages. My friend Rugby Jones is testament to that fact. Having said that, I must preface this blog by saying that I am a registered Republican but more importantly, I am a registered American!

As I've been preparing to wite this blog, my 5 and 7 year old little girls have been at the kitchen table with a bag full of ribbons, buttons, yarn ect, elmers glue, paint and glitter (all non-toxic of course) card board boxes, poster board and paper and sure, they are making a bit of a mess, but so what. They will entertain themselves for a couple of hours, the cost of thier art supplies may come to $15, and they are being creative!

When I heard about the recent study on the health risks of "third-hand" smoke, I admit I was puzzled. I've heard of second-hand smoke, but what exactly is third-hand smoke?

New Years Eve 2009! How exciting! What are our options? We can bring out the champagne, party hats, streamers, noise makers and fancy clothes in