Dear Mama… Thank You

Mama in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 1950s. I sent her silver leaf bracelet with this picture to my middle granddaughter a few months ago. Dear Mama, Today marks 23 years since you took your last breath. When I received the news, I wept then went on with Halloween...

Up Until Now: We ARE and AREN’T Our Stories

A Woman With a Story Who Will NOT Be Defined by Its Cracks! (Alex Moring photo) I love.a good story. I have always been an avid reader, and I love how some of my friends tell such great stories. My friends Norma and Margaret are two of the best storytellers I know...

5 Steps to Help You Thrive in a Recession

  News of a potential economic recession often causes additional anxiety and worry about how you will cope with its effects. However, it’s possible to survive a recession and even thrive in one. The secret to success is making your finances and health the...