More often than not, I have a romance with life. It is not because my life is perfect. I have my disappointments and fears just like anyone else. Now that you understand that I don’t live a perfect existence, I would like to explain why I have a romance with life. I maintain a positive […]

People often ask me the name of our one-year-old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy. I tell them, “His name is America!” They look a bit stunned and often smile while saying, “What a great name.” It seems appropriate with July 4th right around the corner to tell you how I unexpectedly named our puppy America […]

Dedicated to My Father on Father’s Day To all of my darlings, Today is Father’s Day. For those of you fortunate to have your father, I am very happy for you. For those of you with sons-in-law who are fathers, I send a Happy Father’s Day to them. And for you who have lost your […]

This post is sponsored by Marilouise “Looie” Mattioli, the Chairman of the Board of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. She’s a successful businessperson who emphasizes the importance of family memories through the Raceway’s programs in addition to her philanthropic efforts with educational and community foundations.  How Did I End Up Here? After many of […]

As you know Darlings, earlier this year, I started recording a new podcast. If you’re just tuning into my podcast, start at the first episode. This week, I had the great pleasure to interview Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a positive psychologist, an award-winning published author, playwright, and filmmaker. Some of you might recognize her from […]