“Want to know the most haunted cemetery in America?” the book asked, written by Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous married ghosthunters. I immediately felt sorry for those who lived near that graveyard. Can you imagine having to drive past this place, especially late at night? Then I read on. The most haunted cemetery in […]
It’s now officially fall. I love this season—so poignant, mysterious, and soul-stirring. The leaves are turning, the air is cool and crisp. The light is deepening. And even though I feel the usual wonder, this particular fall takes on special meaning. I’ve just turned 70. How did this happen? 70? Good God. Wasn’t 17 […]
The other day on social media, I came across one of my favorite stories—a tale of determination, persistence, and grit. In this case, the saga involved writer Louisa May Alcott. It’s easy to believe famous authors (and artists of any kind) have this easy glide into fame and success. Unfortunately, for most, that’s not the […]
Who knew? Trees aren’t just beautiful shade givers. It turns out they have hidden lives and amazing talents we humans never see. Here are four fascinating facts about our leaf-bearing friends… They’re social. Trees have extensive, underground root communities that share resources, like water. Often dubbed the “Wood Wide Web,” trees can even send distress […]
I think there’s a special place in heaven for certain humans. Sometimes it’s easy not to notice what they do or take their gifts for granted. But more and more, when I see them, I want to say thank you. The hard-working people who bring us things – Amazon, groceries, FedEx trucks, UPS, and […]
I flipped by the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” the other day and made a bold, if not foolhardy, decision. I decided to check in on the show after not watching for ten years. Like an anthropology experiment, there were several interesting findings… What’s changed? Everyone’s divorced. Even those couples who started out seemingly […]
It seemed a simple enough plan. My husband Randy wanted to see the new documentary about Paul McCartney, “Man on the Run” at the local theater. He bought tickets online and a few days later, we zoomed off to the 7:00 p.m. show. Except… I found out the Connecticut Department of Transportation recently changed […]
Sometimes doing little things can help in life as much as doing big things. The other day, I realized how daily online solving of the New York Times’ mini crossword puzzle (as opposed to the regular puzzle) has reinforced five important life lessons… Slowing down – There’s one way to ensure I do bad […]
Let’s face it: most of us were at the height of youthful beauty in our twenties—those flawless faces, luscious hair, and toned waists. And yet, why were those years also filled with such angst and uncertainty? Alas, valuable lessons come with age. Here are five I wish I knew at 23. You Might Not Be […]
Its always an interesting discussion. Some people would rather face the Iron Maiden than publicly dine alone—anywhere. Then there are those who do it without a second thought, and enjoy every moment. I’m sort of in the middle. My friend Katie loves going to a fancy neighborhood French restaurant by herself around 8:00 p.m. Surrounded […]
