Compassion
January 8, 2012 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts
TweetCompassion is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering”. That sounds about right to me. In situation like natural disasters, we all feel so very sorry for those affected and we reach into our pockets [...]
How We Can Help a Breast Cancer Patient
October 30, 2011 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Recent Posts
As we wind down on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I began to think about some of the real issues for a person diagnosed with breast cancer.
Blog Anniversary Brings Something New
January 23, 2011 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse, Recent Posts
TweetOn January 22, 2008, I wrote my first weekly blog. After several months of “encouragement” from my husband, Kirk, I sat down to write about what I was thinking after a second diagnosis of breast cancer Never in my wildest imagination did I think that I would write each week for 3 full years and [...]
If You Are My Friend
December 5, 2010 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness, Domestic Abuse, Recent Posts
TweetAs I pondered the blogs from the last several weeks about domestic violence, I started to think about how we all treat one another. While certainly there are incidences where people act out against strangers, generally speaking, I am referring to how we treat those who are close to us, and more specifically, those to [...]
Please Don’t Tell Me What To Do
August 16, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
TweetIn a recent discussion with a friend, we were brainstorming ideas about how to approach a certain project that I was going to undertake. But, before I knew it, she was telling me exactly the approach that I should take, how I should go about laying it out, how I should measure the accomplishment of [...]
What I Want
July 19, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
TweetAs I wrote last week, I have spent the last couple of weeks reflecting upon my life and one question had come to my mind – if I could have any ONE thing to come into my life at this moment, what would it be? At the same time, I had asked you to answer [...]
I Fired My Friend
May 17, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
TweetThat’s correct! After a 5-year friendship, I received a call from someone who was planning to be in the area for the next few days and wanted to get together. I told her that I was not interested in doing so and after a brief discussion I wished her all the best for her future, [...]
“Walk Like A Man” Walk-A-Thon” Wrap Up of Premiere
February 15, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetAlthough the final count is not tallied, the Crespi Carmelite High School male lacrosse team raised more than $44,000.00 by the start of their premiere event that was held yesterday at the school. What an awesome result in only two months! The guys will be sponsoring a variety of other events in their effort to [...]
A Special Thank You
February 1, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
TweetAN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CRESPI HIGH SCHOOL MALE LACROSSE TEAM You don’t know me but you are my heroes. And if you are wondering why, I will tell you. I know about your great efforts to walk and to raise money for the “Walk Like A Man” Walk-a-thon for Breast Cancer [...]
Merry Christmas
December 20, 2008 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
TweetYes, I wrote “Merry Christmas”, not Happy Holidays or Season’s Greetings or whatever else is suppose to be politically correct these days. I respect all holidays throughout the year and the remembrance that each represents and Christmas is no exception. The spirit of the season is just wonderful. Of course I don’t expect everyone to [...]
