Author: Mr. Daps

  • The First Stop in Haiti – Bois de Lance

    The First Stop in Haiti – Bois de Lance

    It was our first day in Haiti with the Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF). Arriving in this country was a bit of a culture shock. After a drive to the hotel and a brief stop there, it was time to get out and see what the RKF did in this small country (just for reference: Haiti is about…

  • The Power of Passion

    The Power of Passion

    Passion is powerful. It is like adding seasoning to a recipe… without it the dish is bland and boring. Passion adds the vibrance and excitement to life, just as seasoning does for a recipe. Whereas too much spice can be overkill in a recipe, there is no such thing as too much passion. It is…

  • Welcome to Cap-Haïtien

    Welcome to Cap-Haïtien

    As I think back over my first impressions of Cap–Haïtien, a few words flash into my mind: rubble, sewage, poverty, heat, humidity, and dust. There was an immediate culture shock as we left the world of instant gratification with advanced technology and entered a world that works at a much different pace and feels like it is from…

  • Taking the First Step

    Taking the First Step

    ‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.’ – Bilbo Baggins Life is all about choices. Life is also about consequences. Each choice we make in life has consequences. Some of these…

  • What a Difference a Quick Plane Ride Can Make

    What a Difference a Quick Plane Ride Can Make

    Last year I had the opportunity to accompany the Reliv Kalogris Foundation team on what was basically an inspection trip to Haiti. The trip took place in October and found me and my Primordial Penguins collaborator Johnny flying from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Cap Haitien, Haiti. The flight really wasn’t that long. We  did have…

  • The Positivity Principle

    The Positivity Principle

    [dropcaps]P[/dropcaps]ositivity is important. If you have followed my writings through the last few years, you will see this theme littered throughout my posts. I think there is power in positivity. This isn’t always the easiest approach to take but it is definitely the most beneficial. I believe this is part of what I call the…

  • Being the Change

    Being the Change

    The Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF) feeds over 40,000 people, mainly kids, every day around the globe. It is the same group of kids that get nourishment and invested in daily. Because of the Reliv Kalogris Foundation these kids have a future. I have been most fortunate to get to support the RKF and try to…

  • The Power of a Dream

    The Power of a Dream

    Do you ever just stop and take time for yourself to dream? Let’s face it. I’m a dreamer. I like to dream about the future and what will be. It is an important part of my daily routine. Every morning I like to spend some time dreaming. This isn’t just a daydream but a dream about…

  • Getting Involved with the Reliv Kalogris Foundation

    Getting Involved with the Reliv Kalogris Foundation

    One of my passions is supporting the Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF). Currently it feeds around 43,000 people (mainly kids) around the globe every day. I love that the same kids are fed every day and they are being given a future that simply would not exist if it weren’t for the RKF. I haven’t always…

  • Are You a Flashlight or a Laser?

    Are You a Flashlight or a Laser?

    I work with people all the time who are seeking success. Some of them want to build a business, others want to turn a hobby into a profession, and still others want to pursue a dream that seems just out of reach. In all of these cases, there are some simple adjustments that can be made…