In a world where we can easily order anything online, competitive companies market their “hassle-free returns”. But here’s a secret: The best return is having to send back an article of clothing because it’s too big.  

Sitting in a booth with a cherished friend of over twenty plus years is one of the greatest joys of my life. I cannot see her face across the table, but I would know her anywhere. We are connected by sharing, laughter and love and somehow knew each other before…

2012 was the most significant year of my life as I would lose my mom and my vision within five months of each other. Therefore, 2017 brings many five-year markers and I have been documenting them here as they arrive. Today is not only the fifth anniversary of the beginning of…

Walking my neighborhood is a welcome change from my daily ride on an exercise bike and strength building exercises. It’s difficult for me to traverse the uneven sidewalks but I don’t let that stop me. This morning being a trash day, my already challenging environment included trash cans and recycle…

“New things may be scary at first, but before you know it you have found a favorite new comfy place to perch.” — Sister Rain  

I heard there is a new movie out about Pandora’s box this made me think about how we all have access to our own releasing of things we shouldn’t but do: the internet. There you can self-diagnose a paper cut as the first sign of a rare and incurable disease….

My husband and I were watching a TV show where the couple was asked to say which body part of their spouse was their favorite. I turned to my husband and said, “My favorite part of you is your back. You know, when you leave in the morning.” You may…

If you had to sum up in one sentence your message to the world what would it be? Not who you are in relation to others, not your occupation or a list of your hobbies or other favorite things. I’m talking about a statement you would make based on your…

We love our farm stand. When we drive by the lot in the dead of winter I always implore my husband to stop for corn or peaches and he sternly informs me it’s not summer. He is mean. On Saturday we picked up the farm’s first corn on the cob…

Upon getting her first iPhone, I offered assistance to my friend as I welcomed her to Apple Nation. I should tell you right from the start I am not a paid spokeswoman for the company, but I will tell you that without my iProducts my darkened life would be less…