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...

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.

"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...