Ten years of living in Honolulu, Hawaii had the most positive and profound impact on my life. I learned what living simply meant.  I am grateful for those beautiful years, and I hope that my story will have a life-affirming influence on your life. The effect of the Islands Living in the islands connected me […]

What is the importance of happiness? How often do you smile and laugh during the day? Do you smile when you meet new people? When you see your friends? When you observe people walking down the street holding hands? When you notice the flowers blooming? I hope so because, when you smile you trigger activity […]

I often write to you, dear readers, that every occurrence we experience during our lives becomes a story. The story can last a few minutes or continue for a few weeks. Some are over the top fantastic, some are hopeful, some boring, some painful but never-the-less, when lumped together, they become a novel of our […]

Early morning is my alone time, and I dare say my favorite time of the day. It’s when the quiet of the night still lingers, and I have the calm I need to consider the promise of a new day. This morning, like most mornings, my eyes skim over my many sentimental keepsakes, all from […]

The Passover holiday is upon many of us. It begins this Friday, April 22, 2016 on Shabbat. How fitting a time for Jewish families and friends to gather together to celebrate this religious and historic holiday. I know, from my personal experiences, that there will be family festivities with lots of chatter, laughter, and delicious foods! […]