A day like no other…… Shocking. Horrifying. Tragic. Devastating. Surreal. One cannot escape the annual reminders of an event so senseless that even 18 years later, it still resonates with us. Whether we were directly affected or not, we will never forget where we were, or who we were with, or what we were doing … More The Day The Earth Stood Still
As I write these words, a day has gone by since my father was laid to rest after a brief battle with the Big C. To those of us who are left behind, we are faced with the impetus to “move on” and get back to a normal routine. Easier said than done. It is … More The Power of Compassion
I’ve always loved photography. The occasional bookstore run will usually involve me picking up a magazine and flipping through it in search of cool visuals, especially ads. When artistry meets creativity it is a thing of beauty! I find it fascinating that pictures can tell a story! On a more personal level, having taken a … More Less Snapping – More Living
As I sat sipping coffee on the deck of our resort balcony overlooking lush, tropical foliage as far as the eye I can see, and listened to the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves gently swaying in the breeze, it occurred to me how mornings should always be this way but never or rarely … More Dominican Republic: A Destination to Remember
I’m sure most of you have seen the video that has gone viral of the Texas woman licking ice cream and putting the tub back in the store freezer, all done with the exuberance of a 10 year old, except she is older and this is simply not funny. She has since been identified and … More Stupidity and The Pursuit of Greatness
I am truly honored and grateful to have been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award! Since I started my blog a year and a half ago, I have received lots of support from blogging communities on several social media platforms. It is both encouraging and inspiring. I have written on a variety of topics and … More Blogger Recognition Award
I consider myself a selective perfectionist. I like certain things done in just the right way but I don’t obsess over it, largely because my thinking has shifted in the last 15 years. Having children does that to you – your focus automatically migrates to ensuring their happiness and the things you used to get … More Imperfect or I’m Perfect – The Human Paradox
While I was making dinner last weekend, it occurred to me that I have become somewhat of a “snob” in all things food prep and ingredients. There was a time when getting the lowest-priced olive oil or an average cut of meat on sale made my day. Gradually, I have realized that good quality is … More The Case Against Mediocrity
It’s that time of year again. As winter slowly leaves us, its harshest remnants are the ever-maligned potholes which are as seemingly permanent as the air we breathe. We cannot escape them. Every street we turn onto is peppered with gaping craters, ready to blow out tires, damage wheel alignment or worse: cause potential injuries … More RAMBLINGS – When All Else Fails, There Is Always Art
The urge to escape our daily routine is never so apparent as when spring is upon us and summer beckons, appealing to our sense of wanderlust. To me, escape means a lot more than hopping on a plane and hightailing it to a dream destination..although Bora Bora is not a bad place to land in! … More Wanderlust
