Waking up in the morning and knowing that you have a purpose gives meaning to life. I see a lot of older women in hospitals volunteering their time. For them, this is their purpose … work keeps you busy. In my case….. a few years back when my 4 sons became of
Based on the current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our usual Thanksgiving celebration of almost 40 people will not be happening this year. My kids are a little upset about it but they also understand the importance of this very hard decision that my cousin in law had
Love, love, love this weather! Time to gear up and dress up for Fall ??. Whatever I wear, comfort is the key to looking and feeling my best! I love layering in this weather, this way if I get warm, I just peel each layer off! What’s great about this weather is
As we get older, most of us don’t have the time to put thought into what we are going to wear – day in and day out. There is a level of comfort, and just simplifying life in your 50’s when it comes to fashion. It really all depends on each preference.
This year, Halloween will surely look and feel different. It is such a fun time not only for kids, but for adults too! In this “New Normal” time of our lives, we all have to be creative in finding ways to protect ourselves and still enjoy this once a year festivity. Unfortunately,
Do you feel that? The air is crisper….temperatures begin to drop and morning dew begins to appear…. Yes!!! … Fall is here ?? and this means …. EVERYTHING PUMPKIN The house is decorated and the mums are all planted. The smell of autumn is present in the air. This is my favorite
One evening my son Trevor approached my husband and I while we were watching television. He was rambling about his plans, his career, being home, etc. I turned off the tv and said to him, “Trevor, talk to Dad and I. What is it that you want to share?” So he sat
Why is it sometimes, that as a parent of a teenager— we feel like we have to walk on eggshells? Some of you may say….”WelI, I don’t!” But as we are raising our children, I believe that we are learning together —with them. Especially if it is our first time to experience
It was February 21, 1999. My husband and I, with our son Max, were invited to dinner at my in-law’s house. I was 9 months pregnant and was expecting to deliver that week. I was so excited for this dinner because my mother in law was making eggplant rollatini. Her eggplant rollatini
Respect my space. Is that so hard to understand? We are in a time where tensions are high! If you go to a public place and if one person isn’t paying attention to his or her surroundings— it can bring emotional uproar. A comfortable, physical personal space at this point in our
