While I was growing up, an uncle of mine had a piano in his home, and it was so grand. I loved to go over during family gatherings and play on the keys of the piano. He was nice enough to let us kids around the instrument. If you have a piano or a musical … Read more
Who doesn’t like to get on the dance floor and bust a few classic moves when their favorite song comes on? I know that is the exact reason that I like to go to parties—there’s nothing like letting loose and dancing away sometimes. It’s clear that there are a couple of others who feel the … Read more
Sometimes I wonder what I was doing when I was 4-years-old. I mean I had just started school, probably discovered some new shows I enjoyed watching during snack time and was just learning how to tie my laces. I was also working on being more confident as a child because I had a hard time … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, wedding season is now upon us. It’s time to take out your best dresses, your favorite hats, and clutch purses, and find those comfortable heels that’ll make life so much easier when you’re walking around enjoying a wedding reception. Yes, it’s that time of year, and what fun! We classify these ceremonies … Read more
I’ve always heard about singing to your plants, and how good it is for them. When you sing with love, they grow tall and happy. When you curse at them, they turn frail and die. I had a friend who did this for his outdoor plants, every day, and they grew sky high. Happy, strong, … Read more
I have to admit that like most people, there are certain things I take for granted. While I do struggle with some health problems due to chronic illness, I can still see, hear, walk, and talk. For myself, it’s difficult to imagine what life would be like if one of those things was suddenly taken … Read more
It’s easy to get a little down when it rains and pass it off as unenjoyable. You get wet and cold and it can ruin plans if you’re outdoors. There goes the picnic you organized. And that poolside BBQ? Raincheck! Some people get bummed out when they see grey skies headed over, thinking about all … Read more
It’s important to teach your kids how to think outside of the box. By introducing new ways of looking at things, you create connections which foster creativity and free-thinking. It’s a way to find the path of least resistance and to find loopholes to understand better. It’s the learned ability to see things differently, to … Read more
I’ve always believed it’s the little things that count. Just give a child a gift wrapped in fancy wrapping paper and bows, and watch how he or she will give more attention to the ripped paper than the gift itself! It’s those small defining moments in time that stick to memory, leaving an everlasting impression. … Read more
From the moment I open my eyes in the morning, it’s go time. I’m pretty good at resisting the urge to hit snooze, mostly because before turning off the lights the night before, I calculate down to the last possible minute the time I have to sleep in. I also try to welcome the new … Read more