I recently lost my beloved dad at the age of 90. I always knew this day would come, and always dreaded the idea of it. Somehow, as an adult, I thought that the death of my parents would not hit me as hard as it...
Last night I attended a wonderful fashion show by Simone Sisa. What I love about Sisa, besides her talent, is the fact that she included numerous models, in all shapes, ages, and cultures. Each model, no matter if they were thin or not, walked out...
I admit it. I tend to obsess just like everyone else. For instance, the other day, while putting on my makeup using a magnifying mirror, I noticed, what to me, seemed like a giant pimple erupting. I tried my best to cover it with a...
I look at people who inspire me, Joel Osteen, Wayne Dyer, and Tony Robbins, and I am always in awe how comfortable they are speaking in front of thousands of people. When I was asked to be a guest speaker at an event, I wondered...
Often, no matter how hard we try, there will be problems that cannot be solved and that are out of our control. When we encounter these types of problems, we need to recognize them for what they are and focus our energy on regrouping rather...
Yesterday, my dear friend DD Todd McCormick, posted about a vintage Triumph motorcycle which reminded me that I drove a Triumph Spitfire when I was young. I then had a sudden desire to walk down memory lane and find a photo from that great time...
The other day I was in a building with a multi-level parking garage. As I entered, I realized that the first level was packed with cars. As I ascended to the next level, that too was packed. Instead of searching for that lone parking spot,...
I knew I was sweet, but now I am a cookie!! Thank you Nicole Borota, aka, The Jersey Cookie Girl, for the amazing confection you made out of my book cover. I will be handing these out on Thursday at my book signing. Whoever buys...
Last night I was stunned and honored to receive this award from a young man who I greatly admire, John Shumate. Five years ago, he had a dream to publish a magazine. It was just a dream, but he knew that if he worked hard...
When things look bleak, work hard to find the light even though things look dark. No matter how bad it seems, staying stuck in self-pity and resentment will only drag you deeper into the darkness. It IS a choice. Life is filled with waves, and...