You know what puts an instant smile on your face? A compliment!  Yesterday was one of those days when there are too many things on the to-do list. And, like a nice cherry on top, it was a... Read more >>

Ever walked pass someone and heard a psssst? It gives you a very uneasy feeling that you’re the topic of conversation. While on the playground watching the children have a good time. I kept... Read more >>

We are all entitled to spoil and pamper ourselves with the one tool we never fail to use everyday—words! Now it’s my turn: I adore my hair; it’s so manageable, wavy, and... Read more >>

Have you ever come squarely face to face with yourself, with an epiphany about a shortcoming, habit, character flaw, that you should have noticed far sooner than you have? It’s painful to assess... Read more >>

The other day, I was messaging on Facebook about the craziness of my day. Getting my daughter up and getting her on the bus, going to vote, running to do groceries, stopping at my husband’s... Read more >>

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice! Ladies! There are a few simple things you can avoid that will save you from repeat D.I.L.Z. (Daughter-in-Law Zings) that we all... Read more >>

I am a holiday person. Always have been. Christmas was a big deal in our family. (And I’m a December baby, thus twice the fun.) Mother was (and still is) a big Christmas person. She relishes in... Read more >>

My words tend to leave me in an epic state all alone. My controversial thoughts spin me in gyrating directions, were I get so lost and confused I can’t find myself. I don’t even feel any... Read more >>

It was an ordinary day of the week and I was getting ready for work. My hair was done. My makeup was on. I wore a casual, but hip, outfit and I sat on the edge of my bed, putting my socks on. My nine... Read more >>

We all learned fairly early on what compliments to give other women. “That dress is gorgeous!” “Have you lost weight?” “Congrats on the job, you’re such an... Read more >>