Our presence is the present

The holiday season brings a lot of memories with it, most of them good, many of them have us reflecting back about people who aren't here with us . Our relatives and loved ones who have passed away, gone, but not forgotten. Many of us celebrating the holidays, maybe the first time with someone missing,…

Love a little…

Love a little more every day... Love yourself, your partner, your children, your parents, your family, your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, your pets,your community. Everyday. All day. No matter what. Love hurts... Valentine's Day is significant to me and my family. In 1989, we were in a car accident and my sister died. Our…

Ode to you!

Some things I've written that I'm most proud of have been for honoring others... a few wedding toasts, thank you letters, a eulogy and a rap for my dad's 60th birthday. There's something about putting into words how much someone means to you or what their life at that moment represents, that is so special.…

All is right in my world

A few days ago, my colleague shared that his kids came home from college for Thanksgiving weekend and he was thankful that everyone is under one roof again. He said "All is right in the world." I love that statement, because when you miss your family, that is exactly how it feels to have everyone…