“We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, 'Blessed are they that mourn,' and I accept it. I've got nothing that I hadn't bargained for. Of course it is different when the thing happens to oneself, not to others, and in reality, not imagination.”― A Grief Observe...

"The beginning is always today"- Mary Shelley As always, I'll reflect on the past year not so much with what wasn't achieved but with what was. How I spent my time and how to move forward. Gratitude for having spent another lovely year with my family and loved ones. Making memories is what always ma...

As I wait at my kids' music school today, I'm tempted to learn more about these incredible teachers. How did they become such talented artists? How much of it was passion? Or are they just naturally gifted? Or maybe it's a factor of all but either way, they showed grit. I remember one of my kids' pi...

"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." - Stephen Grellet I keep reading and re-reading this quote. To process it, to compre...

It's true. I really am. Or maybe I'm just picky. Here's how I choose fiction and I sincerely hope at least one person is out there somewhere in this world who reads like me. I prefer to go into a book blind. I wholeheartedly rely on the first page or two to intrigue me.