We all strive for balance and some of us are better at achieving life balance than others.  I feel I have worked out the work- life-balance equation pretty well but sometimes I simply ‘sign up’ for too many things at once and tip my scale of balance into over-load. Oops!  But I think that happens […]

I was reading my Oprah magazine before bed one night this week and found a very interesting article.  Ya know, an ‘aha’ moment article. In the article, Oprah mentioned a time that she was betrayed by a family member…relaying how difficult this was for her. In reflection,Oprah concluded  that although that was a difficult situation […]

I hope all of my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  We enjoyed a special trip to the Big Apple. Of course, we took in the Macy’s Day Parade. Here’s Buzz at the Macy’s Day Giant Balloon Inflation Day event–on Wednesday afternoon. Buzz is all blown up but netted down awaiting the parade. It’s […]

What have you done for yourself lately? Some people are really good at prioritizing their needs first.  Some of us just need a little reminder to set aside some me time! I do think some people are better at giving than receiving.  Some are better at caring for others than themselves.  Perhaps it’s all in […]

My husband Russ turned the big 5-0 this week.  How the heck did that happen?   I think I blinked my eyes, and boom…here we are! Yikes.  Here we are…just a few years ago! This past month I sent my second child off to college.  Another one of  life’s turning points.  I was pregnant with […]

This post will be short and sweet as I am heading out on vacation! Yay me! This week I developed an infection that worried my doctor and ended up being sent to the hospital for a CAT Scan and multiple doctor’s appointments.  It’s time like these that I realize how precious and important it is […]

I hope the week is treating your right so far! This week, I am reading a book called, The How of Happiness and in this book the author discusses scientific research about how one can increase their long term happiness.  I am by nature a happy person I think 🙂 but the book intrigued me and […]

This past week I had a great talk with a wonderful friend. The topic of our conversation was about how your attitude and energy can bring someone up or bring someone down.  That’s something we might all want to remember, right? We all live- for the most- part in a community.  Whether your community is […]

My second child graduated from high school this month.  It’s amazing how time flies. Kids sure do grow fast.  I hope you can enjoy each and every day with your little ones. Occasions like these make me reflect a bit on my role as a Mom, daughter, sister, wife and friend.  I really try to […]