Protect your Image with Positivity
Have you ever heard the saying that any and all publicity is good publicity? I find that to be an interesting concept. Have you processed what that really means? First of all, I don’t believe all...
View ArticleAdventures of a Road Warrior
Even at my age, there are still many “firsts” in my life. There’s the first time I got lost and literally missed my 15-year-old’s golf tournament — much to the dismay of my son and my husband. There’s...
View ArticleHome is Where the Heart Is
There’s an old saying and a song or two lamenting over the fact that you can’t go home again. It’s interesting to think about the implications of what that really means. It’s not that you can’t get in...
View ArticleSo Much to Celebrate
Even though the holidays seem to come faster and faster every year and I’m officially against the holiday creep that goes on at the stores, I’ve started to get that same ole lovin’ feeling. I can’t...
View ArticleA Season of Traditions and To-dos
It rarely happens, but this year it has. I ran into the proverbial wall this past week paralyzed by the amount of “to-do’s.” Don’t get me wrong; I love having a lot to do. In fact, I think I need it …...
View ArticleNew Year, New Success
Typically, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I would look forward to a few days of down time to recoup and regenerate. But, this year is proving to be much different. I am so energized and...
View ArticleSee an Extreme Life in the Best Light
I’m beginning to think we’re living a life of extremes. Do you know what I mean? There were so many acts of unbelievable tragedy and evil last year. Some days I didn’t want to turn the television on or...
View ArticleFood for Thought
Sometimes, I feel a bit guilty that I never became a better cook. It’s not that I don’t think I have the capacity. In fact, I can follow a recipe as well as anyone, but I’ve never had a passion for it....
View ArticleAnnouncements and Awards Make for a Happy Spring
As a mom, I know that there are many things that will be asked of me and many things I will volunteer to do in order to support my children. I love when my kids think I can solve all their problems. I...
View ArticleWomen Make the World Go Round
I’ve spent most of my life believing anything was possible with hard work, good intentions and a little bit of luck. Strong women and supportive men surrounded me in my youth, so why would I believe...
View ArticleDevoted Dads Deserve Praise
This year on Mother’s Day I was a bit nostalgic and brought out a few family albums to reminisce about when the kids (Kyle, 21 and Zach, 16) were younger and so darn cute. It’s pretty amazing to see...
View ArticleBikes, Books and More Make for a Sizzling Summer
I have a confession to make. I’m finding it difficult to concentrate on all the work I need to do right now with the summer in full swing. I can’t remember a time in the last 10 years that I’ve been so...
View ArticleHome is Where the Heart Is
There’s an old saying and a song or two lamenting over the fact that you can’t go home again. It’s interesting to think about the implications of what that really means. It’s not that you can’t get in...
View ArticleStealing The Show
Preparing for this month’s issue of the magazine had me reminiscing about my time in the theater. When I was younger (much younger), I thought I wanted to be an actor. How much fun is it to pretend to...
View ArticleNo Matter Their Title, Women Mean Business
There is an ongoing debate regarding the way men and women are different. Obviously, there are the physical characteristics, but do men and women really have emotional or intellectual differences that...
View ArticleThe Reality of Renovations
There are many of you out there who have taken on the momentous task of either building a new home or going through renovations. Now, I’m a renovation company’s dream. I grow very tired of my...
View ArticleTake Time to be Thankful This Season
It has been an interesting couple of months. They say that when you reach a certain age, you’ve seen it all. Well, I must not be old enough yet because the crazy things I’ve experienced and seen lately...
View ArticleCelebrate, Reflect and Give Hugs This Holiday
Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day shenanigans of life, isn’t it? It feels like I just put the last of my straggler holiday decorations away and I need to get them out again....
View ArticleMy New Years Resolution? To Think Like a Seal
Have you ever been running so fast, that everything around you was like a blur? Me neither. Not literally. But, this year flew by and I am feeling a bit disoriented. There were so many new areas of...
View ArticleAlready in Love with 2014
It’s taken a few weeks but I’m officially excited about 2014. Maybe it was the crazy weather that held things up for me or it could have been the late rebound from the holiday shenanigans (I’m getting...
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