50 Shades of Valentines Day

Yes, today I had it all – the 50 Shades date, complete with roses, chocolate and dinner. Roses are always beautiful, chocolate – well we all know there is no real word to accurately describe that, and as far as the date goes – any of you who know us, know our dates are . . . → Read More: 50 Shades of Valentines Day

Happy Mother’s Day

I just read a blog post by Lisa Jakub entitled Mom, Mom’s Mom, Me Under One Roof. It was so well-written and spoke so close to my own truths, I just had to use it to celebrate Mother’s Day. I bring it to you today because I already celebrated Mother’s Day with my husband, my . . . → Read More: Happy Mother’s Day

Hardcover Is Coming Out!

Through The Widow’s Window by my dear friend, Linda E. Williams will be out next month in hardcover. It’s a long road from the first draft to actually holding the finished book in your hand. Linda did a magnificent job of telling her story. I did the cover art and my daughter, Ashley, did the . . . → Read More: Hardcover Is Coming Out!

Through The Widow’s Window – It’s Out!

It was a Sunday afternoon in the depths of winter (which is still hanging around deep into March) and I had read about 100 pages of Through The Widow’s Window by my dear friend, Linda E. Williams and even though the Patriots were on, I couldn’t put it down. I was immersed in her cocoon . . . → Read More: Through The Widow’s Window – It’s Out!

We All Need To Hear This

I typed that title, then erased it and typed “All Parents Need To Hear This”, then I erased it again and typed the original. I did that because, although the message is for parents, it is something we could all use in dealing with loved ones. I used to think that not having my children . . . → Read More: We All Need To Hear This

Simply, “Thanks”

You know that commercial where they show the apple and the child says, “Do you want to debate why an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Or do you simply want to take a bite?” I love message of this commercial – stop overthinking, and simply appreciate.

That is how I feel today. . . . → Read More: Simply, “Thanks”

She Said Yes To The Dress

Yes, she did. On Saturday I had a lovely time in Boston wedding dress shopping with both daughters. The day was orchestrated by maid of honor daughter Ashley. I met her for lunch and shopping while waiting for bride daughter Erin to arrive from NY. The l’elite bridal was the perfect place for this special . . . → Read More: She Said Yes To The Dress

Unconditionally

Last night driving home from work the new Katie Perry song Unconditionally came on the radio. As I listened to the words I thought about the unconditional loves in my own life.

My husband loves me unconditionally. I know, deep down, no matter what I do, he will always be here. I’m a handful . . . → Read More: Unconditionally

Parade of Champions

This morning I had to work at the Orleans fit club so I set the DVR to record the Red Sox celebration parade. I planned to work out after working, then come home and climb into my chair and watch it for the full four hours. It was a busy morning at the club, so . . . → Read More: Parade of Champions