by insidewink | Jan 21, 2020 | And Another Thing ..., Featured |
Over half a million people go homeless in a single night. whitehouse.gov What would you need if you lived on the street? Try to put yourself in the shoes of someone who has limited resources, limited space and pretty much has to carry everything they own with them...
by insidewink | Jan 18, 2020 | Featured, Interviews, Videos |
Jean sits down with the Reverends – Dr Mark Vierra and Mark Laponce, of North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, to discuss the amazing generousity of the human spirit and our ability to turn the other cheek and look away from hurtfulness. “The message...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 15, 2020 | Charity, Featured |
Jeff Witten on the joy of providing global help and support I met Jeff Witten about 18 years ago when my husband and I took our children to visit Kenya and Tanzania in Africa. Jeff and his lovely wife Jennifer were our wonderful escorts from World Vision. They made...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 8, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
A delicious, warming soup for the cold months My wonderful mother-in-law, Lucille Trebek, prepared this soup annually during the cold months. Ever since she passed away, I’ve carried on the tradition, as it remains one of my husband’s favorite soups. Finding whole...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 31, 2019 | Featured, Interviews, Respect Farm, Videos |
Michael Strahan speaks with the Trebeks Thursday, January 2, 20208pm|7pm Central on ABC It was such a pleasure to meet Micheal Strahan and the 20/20 production team when they visited our home in December. It was really busy when the crew first showed up. I was out on...
by insidewink | Dec 30, 2019 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
Watching inspiration bloom and come to fruition is a beautiful thing. Gail Pelote’s journey from class to the creation of the Helping Hand Ministry at the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science is a lesson in listening to your heart, taking action and...
by insidewink | Dec 22, 2019 | Charity, Featured, Interviews |
Finding Ways To Help The Most Vulnerable Jean and Patti visited St. Matthew’s Church in Valley Village, California last Monday to watch… hair get cut? That’s right… the Noho Home Alliance had set up Maggie Goodner and her assistants, Madeline...
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Dec 20, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Dr. Elvira G. Aletta, PhD. ~ 5 Tips on how to Receive the Gift of A Compliment You just finished a conversation with a colleague, student, friend. You are both quietly wrapping up, gathering your stuff when she blurts out: “I think you are...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 13, 2019 | Featured, Interviews, Videos |
“So much of being a spiritual person is your willingness to be absolutely real” —Miranda Macpherson Miranda Macpherson is a “spiritual teacher, modern mystic and author”. She is the founder of the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London and today she is the...
by insidewink | Dec 12, 2019 | Featured, Guest Writers, Interviews |
What do a red bicycle, a 60’s stereo system and a four leaf clover have in common? We asked our guest writers to describe the best gift they have ever received. It’s amazing how different all the answers are and makes us think — what’s my favorite...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 10, 2019 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
How a Comb and a Cut Can Change a Life Maggie Goodner, owner and stylist at Salon Sine, is my hair stylist. I’ve known her six years and what I love about Maggie is her quick wit, her authenticity and her Irish brogue… oh!… and she is an awesome hair...
by insidewink | Dec 9, 2019 | Affirmation, Featured |
Trust allows us to live fully in a world with other people. Faith allows us to fully live. insidewink’s weekly affirmations: Positive reminders to encourage, motivate and inspire. Challenge yourself to repeat them, believe in them and eliminate self-sabatoging...
by Alison Martin | Dec 7, 2019 | Featured, Scuffed Stuff |
Gifts. That’s the theme for this month. That’s easy. I love gifts. I love the whole idea of gifts – the giving, the receiving, the shopping, the making. I like surprising people and thinking about their expression when they open something. And I like it when I’m...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 5, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
Do you have a certain person on your holiday list that is a bit more challenging to buy for than the others? I certainly do… it’s my husband. Oddly enough, he’s the one that I really want to get that “perfect” gift for… you know, the gift that says, you mean so much...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 3, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes, Videos |
So Simple. And the Perfect Appetizer to Bring to Your Next Holiday Gathering This time of year is always so busy. It’s great to have some easy recipes for those last minute parties and gatherings. Jean and Patti thought you’d enjoy this one – With just four...
by Jeanette DuBois | Nov 30, 2019 | Featured, My Morning Mimosa |
A funny thing happened when I was asked to write about family this month. My mind went blank. Writers block came up and I struggled to find a coherent thought to put on paper. Why was this, I wondered? After all, I have a great family. I am surrounded by an extended...
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Nov 23, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ~James Baldwin ~ Guest Writer Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D. ~ Dreading the upcoming holidays? Afraid to go to your mother’s house...
by insidewink | Nov 15, 2019 | Affirmation, Featured |
What if it is all okay?Against all appearance,against all odds…What if you could lean into a knowing that it is all working out? – alison martin www.insidewink.com insidewink’s weekly affirmations: Positive reminders to encourage, motivate and...
by Melanie Moore | Nov 13, 2019 | Featured, Great Reads, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Melanie Moore ~ Welcome Melanie Moore to the insidewink family. Melanie travels around in a VW book bus (now we want one, too!), so who better to recommend some interesting reads for us? Home. Family. Comfort. Great Reads for November As I flip the...
by Alison Martin | Nov 9, 2019 | Education, Everyday Hero, Featured |
EVERYDAY HERO Anne Cochran, One of Los Angeles’ Best College Counselors and Founder of Valley International Prep High School I met Anne Cochran in a crowded yard across cheese platters and wine as she was pitching her new school to us – a group of...
