The Holidays

The holidays are all about our Montessori merry elves who keep us on our twinkle toes. I am whipped by the end of the day by their exuberant energy levels. They sound like the loud Christmas bells — sometimes they require tuning, I must … [Read more...]

Compassion & Care

There is an innate benefit to kindness from strangers in life’s difficult moments. Effective medical care IS about people. EVERYONE at Memorial Hospital in Tampa was so kind and so caring towards us. Beyond medical competence and a brilliant … [Read more...]

Life’s Curve Ball

I planned my day, the evening before, and was all set to take on the tasks according to plan. And then the curve ball — a phone call from my daughter complaining of a sharp shooting pain in her tummy. Yes, acute appendicitis, after whirlwind … [Read more...]

Words of Wisdom

We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy. — Desmond Tutu … [Read more...]