by Mark DeBellis | Sep 23, 2023 | Inspirational, Mark's Story
Ever wonder where habits come from? For many, it’s early programming that stemmed from learned behavior experienced years ago. One of those habits for me is the reluctance to throw any edible food away. I can’t even allow a server to take a plate back if there is...
by Mark DeBellis | Sep 8, 2023 | Inspirational, Visitor Submission
Bernadette had gotten to a point in her life where seemingly everything was predictable and established, yet at the same time it was crumbling. “For most of my life, fear has ruled me,” she says. A constant barrage of negative thinking ruled her day. Things like,...
by Mark DeBellis | Sep 7, 2023 | Inspirational, Mark's Story
When I was aged 10 in the 5th grade, I attended a Catholic School. My mom actually was my teacher. (That is a topic for another story.) This school was an “Academy.” I’m not sure if by adding the word Academy to the end of the school’s name it meant a higher level of...
by Mark DeBellis | Aug 3, 2023 | Inspirational, Visitor Submission
I came to America when I was only thirteen to live with an uncle. My parents had just divorced. I didn’t speak much English and had never met this part of my family. After staying with me for a short period, my father left to return home. The first year was nice. I...
by Mark DeBellis | Jul 22, 2023 | Inspirational, Mark's Story
George McBride was the owner of Sir George’s Smorgasbord, a southern California restaurant chain. I was working as a busboy at 16 at the San Bernardino restaurant. George seemed very old to me at the time. He was likely in his 60’s…maybe younger than...
