Celebrate Those You Love

Albert Einstein proclaimed that the biological phenomena of love could not be explained in the tenets of chemistry or physics. I am not sure there is much value in seeking such an explanation, as the true beauty of love is to experience its many … [Read more...]

The Rites of Passage

My Mom and Dad passed away more than a few years ago, leaving a void in my life that I struggle with every day. I now watch with empathetic sensitivity, as I see loved ones deal with the trial and tribulations of their parents get older, battling … [Read more...]

When Families Come Together

I love the holiday season — it's my favorite time of year. I can do without the shopping, the crowds and snarling traffic as millions indulge in retail therapy. I prefer a quiet, more reflective environment. And YES, Amazon! I love the holidays … [Read more...]

When Tragedy Strikes

The Christmas meal is set. The wine is perfect, the beer chilled. Family arrives with revelry and joyous anticipation for the evening ahead. And in a heartbeat, a young lady loses her life in a car accident two minutes from home — on Christmas … [Read more...]