Your Daring Life - Latest Comments

Re: greekscenecrop

Jaques Poirier — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:27:23 -0000

Bonjour ! Je voudrais savoir combien vous vendez la mural.Merci Jacques

Re: Present Moment Raw Moment

Penny — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:49:00 -0000

Oh Sophie, so excited that you visited The Present Moment Cafe! Love, Love, Love this place! I just need to drive out there more often; however, I was in the area last Wednesday evening and stopped by and got their Sunlight "Burger" and Maki Sushi Roll to bring home...and their Purple Haze smoothie to enjoy while driving home! Oh how I could eat from The Present Moment Cafe EVERY day!!! :-)

Re: What is a Pearl Life?

sophiadare — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:56:34 -0000

Thanks for your question. Because muscadines have 2 extra chromosomes and such an innate ability to heal themselves on the vine, especially in fungal attacks, NP has discovered a proprietary method for the watering and harvesting that produces extremely high antioxidants and phenolics, as measured by Brunswick labs. Each of their providers has to prove the same levels and is regularly tested. I am not sure why the owners have not placed the organic label on the site and will check into it, but I think that placing any type of chemicals on the muscadines (unlike a regular grape that usually needs daily sprays of chemicals to protect it) would inhibit its own triggers to protect and heal, thus lending itself to have a lower grade in the phenoiics. They have thrown away 200,000 pounds of pomice before for not meeting these standards.Essentially the growers would be producing an inferior crop which would not be accepted and purchased by NP. Thanks for your question. I will look into it more!

Re: What is a Pearl Life?

Ali — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:20:19 -0000

Hello! I see you mention that Natures Pearl muscadine grapes are grown organically. I do not see this claim on the Natures Pearl corporate site, nor do I see a USDA certified organic seal. Can you please explain this claim?

Re: Maggie’s Herb Farm

MaureensHomes — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:43:04 -0000

Great post Sophia. I have a habit killing my plants as well...my poor tomatoes & cilantro are not looking good right now. But the peppers are doing great. I'm definitely going to check out Maggie's Herb Farm. Thanks for the info. BTW, I love your profile pic. Did your son take it?

Re: Maggie’s Herb Farm

Penny — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:19:19 -0000

Lovely, Sophie! You can add a little mint to one of your juices, too, for a nice 'kick'! Put it in the juicer with some other greens and harder fruit on top, and then push it through...

Nice blog entry and pics! Very pretty! xo

Re: Glory to Glory

Sophia Dare — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:18 -0000

Thank you Kimberli! And you offer the same inspiration through your studio- LifesJourneywellness.com! I love that we all have so many different gifts to share and cannot wait to get back there again!

Re: Glory to Glory

Kimberli — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:44:05 -0000

What a beautiful way your captured your real life circumstance and so beautifully portrayed it on canvas. Through your trials, grief, and loss you inspire so many and truly do Dare to Shine!!!

Re: Everyone Needs a Miss Kathy

Sophia Dare — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:39:25 -0000

It was my pleasure! Thanks for visiting the post! Happy New Year!

Re: Everyone Needs a Miss Kathy

jdriver — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:43:25 -0000

Kathy Davenport is one of the most amazing women I have ever met; I concur with you and loved reading all that you wrote. Charles and Kathy have loved us and treated us like family from the day they met us; I cannot tell you how instrumental they have been in all facets of my life. Thanks for this Sophia!

Re: Painting to Shine

Sophia — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:15:32 -0000

Thank you Christy for sharing! I think it is so exciting that we can cross over and apply our creativity to so many areas, at different seasons in our life. You are blessed with a talent of voice, which I do not have, as my youngest son would cry for me to please stop, when I sang to him! :) But we all have unique talents and gifts and bless others when we put them to good use. I wish you the best in all of your creative endeavors!

Re: Painting to Shine

Christy Botkin Reeves — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:07:39 -0000

Dear Sophia,I want to thank you for sharing your insights...I too am a mother an artist,a wife and a daughter taking care of quite elderly parents...I come from a family of artists(my father,at 91 is a pianist,singer, composer and ever writing music..He is also an artist.My mother ,a wonderful artist ,took me out painting along with my sisters,when i was three...We were so lucky to have an open channel to creativity.I developed my talents and earned a degree in opera ,then a masters degree in acting..now my voice has turned to painting..In this world of many "nos",we have been given the gift to encourage others to believe in their creative hearts...to say "yes"to the small every day joys that shine our way always...Thank you for keeping the flame brightly burning fo rus all...Your words have encouraged me greatly.Sincerely,Christy

Re: Ben 10 mural

tuenopy — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:47:07 -0000

"We are having success with our behavior program, and I am helping him to learn that he is in control of his emotions and esp. his subsequent behavior. (This is still a hard one for us grown-ups sometimes!) But he really struggles with it. We have been focusing on changing our thoughts and focusing on good thoughts, (Phil. 4:8) Art is a wonderful distraction for him, and he gets lost in it. He is sooo talented, and it has helped him to realize he can change his thoughts and move onto more positive things when he feels stuck in his emotions."
How much is it true?

Re: Contact Us

Compatible Ink — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:40:54 -0000

i was home schooled when i was still very young and i have to stay that it is also a great way to educate your kids :*.

Re: Meeting Steph Carse

Water Cooler — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:55:56 -0000

i watched a concert of josh groban and oh boy, he can really sing very well "'*

Re: Wolfsons and Autism

Necklace Holder — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:56:33 -0000

i have a brother that is autistic and we love him so much and gave all of our support on him *.;

Re: Contact Us

Theresa — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:03:36 -0000

Hi Sophia, I just received your book "Shining Treasures" but there was not an invoice with it. I purchased the butterfly slides at the Women's Connection and paid by check. There were no more books so you sent a copy to me but I have not paid for it. You can email the bill to me. Thank you again for sharing your story and how God is working in your life and the lives of your family. God Bless and Keep You. Theresa

Re: Recommended Sensory TOYS

Beverage Dispenser — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:46:34 -0000

my kids just love to jump all day lon on trampolines, they are addicted to it:":

Re: Gluten Free Muffins

Mirror Tiles — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:32:43 -0000

my mom and dad had been on a gluten free diet ever since they were kids-''

Re: Savory Shrimp & CrabClaw Bisque

Lynn — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:18:09 -0000

Sounds so yummy!

Re: Contact Us

Dr. Charles E. Schutt — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:03:50 -0000

Your meeting was outstanding!
Dr. Charles E. Schutt

Re: Contact Us

Dr. Charles E. Schutt — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:02:24 -0000

Good afternoon Ms. Sophia. Just a thankyou for a wonderful time at you Thursday evening meeting. I reallly enjoyed it. And my grand daughter really loved the poster that lyou signed. Have a Blessed weekend.

Dr. Charles E. Schutt

Re: Significance of Women

Harley Marshall — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:54:51 -0000

one of the best things to incorporate with Stress Management is meditation and deep breating exercises.*``

Re: Recommended Sensory TOYS

Kylie Sanchez — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:38:50 -0000

my kids just love to jump around on trampolines and they are sort of addicted to it.,;"

Re: Life’s Journey Yoga class

Penny — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:11:06 -0000

Thanks so much, Sophie, for this wonderful writing about my class. It was an honor and joy to have you try a class at Life's Journey. I'm glad you felt nurtured from your yoga practice.

Looking forward to having you in class again soon...AND...looking forward to attending the wellness classes you'll be teaching at Life's Journey!

In Health,

Penny