Spring is in the air.  Tonight we will “spring” the clocks ahead one hour, temperatures are rising, and just a couple days ago I spotted a bright red cardinal perched in the tree in our backyard. Spring also means spring cleaning.  The change in season and warmer weather inspires us…

My day began when I received an unexpected email that immediately brought a smile to my face.   Amidst the spam and advertising emails that had arrived overnight, my…

As the mother of a 5-year-old boy, I think that I can safely say that Star Wars has overtaken my life.  Battle sequences are acted out; masses of…

Name-calling and off-color humor seems to be the gaffe du jour.  Amidst racist jokes and crudely sexist remarks, it seems that many in this country could use a lesson in civility, respect, and accountability these days. I am sure that we have all by now heard of the sexist and…

We all like to think that we are hospitable individuals, inviting friends and families into our homes, serving meals, and entertaining our neighbors with dinner parties.  But are…