January 1, 2023: The Magic of New Beginnings
Along with the tradition of New Year's parties and champagne toasts, the beginning of a new year comes with a magical combination of anticipation, excitement and reflection, inspiring thoughts of potential new beginnings. Looking back at the previous twelve months,
December 11, 2022: On the Wings of a Butterfly
In a world that too often feels full of conflict and strife, it can be disheartening thinking that we can make a difference, to turn the tide of despair over the amount of negativity, prejudice and horrific events that seems
November 6, 2022: It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dream
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis What does it mean to follow your dream? It means doing something that makes you happy. As children, we believed
May 1, 2022: Planting Seeds of Joy
As Mother's Day approaches on May 8, I am reminded once again of the invaluable lessons I learned from my mom who passed away in 2005. I've always said, "that the best and most important parts of me come
April 10, 2022: Spring Cleaning & New Beginnings
Spring is perceived throughout cultures and history, as a time of hope, promise and new beginnings. Emerging from the dark, cold challenges of winter, life responds to the cleansing rains, increasing sunlight and warming weather with positive energy, uncovering opportunities
March 27, 2022: On the Road Again and Grateful for Unexpected Paths
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your
January 16, 2022: Welcome to a Winter Celebration
"How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!"Thomas Wentworth Higginson We woke up this morning to -6 degrees with 8 to 10 inches of snow predicted tomorrow. Winter can be
December 19, 2021: Christmas Quotes to Inspire Your Holiday Spirit
The Christmas holidays are finally upon us. Although holiday merchandise floods some stores as early as September, Thanksgiving seems to be the starting gate, with a flood of advertisements promoting it as the most wonderful time of the
November 28, 2021: How to Savor, Not Just Survive, The Holidays
Black Friday has become the harbinger of the holiday season, kicking off a frantic flurry of advertisements in emails, fliers and television ads, Magazines show beautifully decorated, festive homes with exquisitely set tables filled with delectable goodies. The pressure