In July 2014, when Tenley and I were in NYC, we were discussing how to get to Dylan’s Candy Bar, which is located at 3rd Avenue and 60th Street in NYC. Because we had to figure out where to get off of the bus, we had already discussed the cross street once while we were […]
Inauguration Day and Beyond: #One20
It’s no secret at all that my candidate did not win the US Presidency. The election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency makes me sad, angry, and terrified for the impact his policy choices will have on my fellow Americans, on me, and on the world at large. But he did win, he is […]
Make Your Initial Investments Wisely
This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own. Monograms: They are enormously popular here in North Florida. I see monograms on ANYTHING that will fit three letters these days: dresses, athletic tanks, headbands, thermal mugs, boots, umbrellas, Yeti coolers, pacifier holders, […]
The Gift of the Present Moment: A Book Excerpt
Dr. John Izzo’s new book, The Five Thieves of Happiness, defines insidious mental patterns that steal happiness. The five thieves are control, conceit, consumption, coveting, and comfort. I appreciate Dr. Izzo sharing this excerpt from his book, concentrating on the thief of control. The Monkey with the Clenched Fist The thief of control makes us […]
4 Good Luck Foods to Welcome 2017
There are not that many things I am superstitious about. The superstitions I do hold, however, maintain a powerful grip on me. Although my outward observance of those superstitions may be shrouded in me saying “what could it hurt to [insert fulfillment of superstition here]?”, my inner self is screaming “please please let this one be more than […]
Christmas 2016
As I was addressing Christmas cards this year I was laughing at my younger self. At how I would coordinate every piece of the process: the photo session at a studio, the card design itself, a special sharpie to sign the cards with (one year was all silvers and blues), holiday stamps that matched the […]