“Fond memory brings the light of other days around me.” ~ Thomas Moore Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope today finds you with a lightness in your heart as many come together to celebrate being Irish and all its tradition. It doesn’t matter if you are Irish or not! Today is a day of celebration and Continue Reading

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” ~ Marie Curie I want to talk about confidence today. How do you feel Continue Reading

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” ~ Helen Keller Last weekend I experienced this quote so profoundly. A group of us were getting together to celebrate my friend, Mary’s birthday. It was a surprise since she didn’t know we would show up to where she was Continue Reading

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed.” ~ Mhar Well, it wouldn’t be winter in New York without a blizzard! I hope you managed throughout the day last week and stayed safe. Snow is beautiful in the moment but when Continue Reading

It’s February and Valentine’s Day is upon us! I wish nothing more for you than your heart to be filled with love. For the dating, newly in love or for those together or married for a long time, Valentine’s Day is tremendously special for many to acknowledge and celebrate their love. Everywhere Continue Reading

“Taking good care of YOU, means the people in your life will receive the best of you, rather than what’s left of you.” ~ Carl Bryan, Tennis Coach We’re about half way through the month of January and I thought this was a great time to gently remind all of us about the importance of self-care. I, Continue Reading

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz I thought since we are at the beginning of a new year, it was a good time to talk about stress. Everyone experiences stress in one form or another and as defined in the dictionary of Merriam-Webster, “stress is a Continue Reading

“To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a Continue Reading

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” ~ Philo The Holidays are underway. The decorations are upon us; the music is playing. For many, the Holidays evoke tradition, family, joy, celebration, love, peace and goodwill. But, sadly, many this Holiday season are filled with loss Continue Reading

“One day I will find the right words and they will be simple.” ~ Jack Kerouac It’s December and another holiday season is upon us. Some much has gone on this year and as we are about to end 2016, it’s hard not to notice how many people are hurting. Under the best of circumstances the holidays evoke Continue Reading