It’s  International Women’s Day… but what, exactly, does that mean? International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This year’s theme is #PressforProgress and it’s an idea that calls upon all women to help make the world more gender inclusive. Few of you know — because I do not discuss it here […]

  I am sitting in my favorite spot in our home in Rancho Mirage with my dog, Orchid, by my side and my husband sitting nearby on the couch reading one of his shoot-em-up novels. The rock fire pit, filled with all colors of rock crystals that were bought to acknowledge my spirituality, are ablaze […]

Our soft-coated Wheaton Terrier, Orchid Good, met her trainer, Don Sullivan when she was two months old. She is now eleven and had the surprise of her life last week when she was reunited for the first time in eleven years with her trainer, better known as Don the DogFather. This is a story of […]

  Whether the death is sudden or you have time to plan, you are never prepared to lose your life partner. It is an experience for which I have no words. And yet, as some of you may recall, I recently spoke with Helen Mitternight of the Keep it Juicy! podcast about what it felt […]

What is the meaning of love? Dedicated to Carolyn, Ines and Susan, who know… Valentine’s Day is on my mind because it’s only a day away. It is the day of love, and people around the world are feeling love in the air. I have been noticing Valentine hearts everywhere. As I drive home from […]