Holidays

New Years Eve

It’s New Years Eve and my home is filled with extended family and laughter. We stay up playing games, eating great food, and sharing stories. New Years Eves like this repeat for the better part of about 15 years. Family time at its very best- excitement and happiness fill the air each NYE in my

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London in New York

“What’s your base?” the woman behind the counter at the cafe asked.  “Kale Caesar salad,” we replied. A more accurate answer would have been laughter, unplanned moments, and just the right amount of insanity. That’s our true base; anything on top of that is a bonus. I love every moment with this girl. My daughter,

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Happy Moments, Sad Reminders

The Bittersweet Symphony of Happiness: Why Joyful Moments Can Elicit Sadness Within the complicated tapestry of human emotions, happiness and sadness often dance together in a delicate balance, creating a bittersweet symphony that resonates through our lives. While we typically associate happy occasions with joy, there exists a subtle undercurrent of sadness that can unexpectedly

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Father’s Day

I frequently consider how incredible men are. Father’s Day seems like a fine time to put these thoughts and this gratitude into written form. International Men’s Day would also be a great time, but I’ve chosen to indulge in this opportunity as well. (Pictured below are a few prominent men in my own life.) Happy

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My Year

I know we’re not supposed to do this since The Great Curse of 2020 (and apparently 2021 also!). And in fact I’ve never done it before. But… WHAT IF.. What if I did? 2022 is going to be MY YEAR! Sparks’ll be flyin’, my heart will be singin’!  Whispers of dreams long dreamt will transform

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Buying Time

Who says you can’t buy time?  The holiday season again upon us, I find myself content and barely stressed. Well, except for that one night… But all in all a much different state of mind than in times passed. Shopping frenzies a thing of the past. A fading but never forgotten memory. After all, how

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