A Wine Tasting Guide for the Non-Wine Drinker
I love my family, but I hate wine. Thus began my quandary. My sister was organizing a group to go on a wine train excursion […]
September for Teachers and Parents
When I was a child, I loved school. Sure I was excited for days off and summertime, but I truly enjoyed going to school. I […]
Rolling With the Punches
Some of life’s punches are excruciating and life-altering. They mold us into new people. In the midst of the struggle it would be incomprehensible to […]
Redemption after Destruction
Sometimes our lives feel like utter devastation. Maybe not by outward appearance, but definitely on the inside. The human heart can bear more pain than […]
Layers of Memories: Before and After Loss
My baby turns 17 next month. His nearly six foot frame towers over me. He is looking at colleges and preparing for his driver’s test. […]
Middle Age Hiking Tips
My husband and I enjoy hiking. More accurately, we enjoy the scenery of a wooded trail. Most of our family vacations include one or more […]
Fathers Setting the Bar for Marriage
Working on my website this past week, I came across a very old tribute piece I wrote for my Dad. While I’m pretty biased about […]
Summer’s Last Ditch Efforts
I live in New Jersey where school starts after Labor Day. The summer count down has one month remaining. Teachers at my school report back […]
What’s Up With Middle Age?
So, I turned 46 this month. I am clearly middle aged. Statistically, I’ve already lived more than half of my life, though I don’t like […]
Parenting Adults
About the time I started college, I recall a change happening in my home. My family would all get together for some holiday and the […]