I was recently reminded of the difference between hope and expectation. Expectations are beliefs that something will happen. When...

Boy, what a week it has been; something must be in the water.  I realized that people mean well, but it doesn’t make it any easier to...

Recently, I was given an opportunity to be a camp's President and Program Director.  It was sprung on me, and having never been offered...

This is the final leg of my holiday trip. I realized how very lucky I am not only to have a family to visit but to have a family.  I grew...

Once upon a time, two young girls became best friends in 6th grade art class. Their weekends were filled with cooking shows, jacuzzi fun,...

WOW, can you believe it is 2024 and January is over?  I for one am watching this year fly by.  As many of you know I took a break during...

This has been a very busy week for me.  I finally got to go into our local Middle School and give a presentation during capabilities...

As most of you know this is my favorite time of year. It is a time when Christmas lights are visible around every corner, Christmas...

It’s that time of year again when family and friends gather around the dinner table to get to know each other again and be thankful. ...

Weddings, I love sharing in the moment when two people commit to each other for the rest of their lives. Weddings can be complicated,...

This week has been a little out of the ordinary and it all started when mom told me she had a yogurt in her pocket. I know what you are...

It is important to appreciate where you have been and where you are going instead of where you think you should be or where everyone else...

Although I didn’t get to go camping this year, I did go to the Dutchess County Fair. I live in Orange County, but the Dutchess County...

I know you were expecting to find out how my summer ended but that will have to wait. Can you believe this is my 53rd Blog? That means...

The final leg of my vacation was a solo trip driving with Mom to Nana’s house in The Villages. For those of you who have never heard of...

Let the adventure begin. So much happened during my vacation that I decided to break it into three parts, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, and...

PRIDE As I told you last week this is Disability Pride month. A time to celebrate the rich and sometimes horrifying history of...

This is Disability Pride Month. Did you notice all the disabled spokespeople? Merchandise in Stores? Recognition of any sort? NOPE! It...

I’m not sure if you know that May 31st was National Smile Day. I know, doesn’t seem like everything has a day, some we recognize, and...

So as we approach Father’s Day I thought I would give a shout-out to my dad. He tries hard but has been described as a bull in a china...