We all remember reading short stories during our early school years. These good reads had a beginning, middle and end all wrapped up in small package. They were a great read leaving time for play afterwards. The nice part was the realization of the ending which usually left a small piece of wisdom or message […]
Since the 14 century and throughout the Renaissance period masquerade balls were the talk of society. The parties were a highlight of elite society in Venice, Italy. Tradition created by a need for privacy and anonymity became a valuable tool used by the lower class to hide their true character and personality. It saved these […]
Eleanor Roosevelt, Jen Sincero, Sheryl Sandberg, Carrie Fisher, Jennifer Lopez, Mirtha Michelle Castro Marmol and Maya Angelou. These are the women on my wall – today. I keep a commemorative wall of quotes. Some sticky notes remain indefinitely. While others are replaced with new ones over time. Every morning and night as I brush my […]
Depending on where you were this morning. On or around 6:07 AM today, summer arrived. Each year, this day gives millions of us a bright spot. Scientifically, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is at its most elevated point in the sky. It is the longest day of the year with the shortest night. […]
Each day Rose woke up with a heavy heart. Her worries had not faded since that fateful day in July. She had no idea life was about to take a turn. This time it would forever change her. Michael had been the love of her life. They married after college. Unsure they wanted children they […]
