Before my Ultimate Concierge fell ill, we flew to New Orleans to celebrate the birthday and anniversary of dear friends, as well as the opening of their pristine photography collection at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Over dinner one evening, our friend Jim raised a toast about the friendships we choose to nurture throughout […]

Father’s Day is arriving at a meaningful time in America. As our nation reflects on her 250th birthday, I find myself thinking not only about the Founding Fathers of our country, but about the father in every family who shapes a home through character, steadiness, and love. Great nations are not only formed by great […]

There was a time when I faced life’s changes with my Ultimate Concierge by my side. We moved through new passages together, as a team. We traveled. We solved problems. We adjusted our sails when the winds changed direction. Now, because of my Ultimate Concierge’s vascular dementia, I have been forced to embrace change in […]

A woman can gain profound advice from her girlfriends. I know I have. Until today, I don’t think I had consciously thought about how many different types of women have entered my life, leaving me with lessons both big and small. Young, vintage, bright, not-so-bright, rich in emotional wealth, poor in character, funny and sad, […]

The story of one’s family is a legacy that should be passed down from generation to generation. Each family’s heritage should be documented in great detail by a grandmother for her grandchild or grandchildren. It then serves as a keepsake so they can fully appreciate their background, culture, customs, and even the relatives that comprised […]