Wow, that was fast. I’m normally not this prolific. But when 2/3 of your family falls ill while on vacation, you find yourself with a lot of time on your hands. And now that it’s our last full day of vacation, I’ve had a lot of time to think. I watched as my children, now adults, sat by the pool, ordered drinks, ran around and took frequent naps. One of them loved Pina Coladas to death, the other kept wanting to eat at the buffet. The third one hardly spoke to us because she was too busy making ...
THINKING OUT LOUD
Too Much, Too Little
Ah. Yes, here I am in sunny Cancun, desperately trying to stop checking email. I suppose it takes at least a day for one to adjust to being on vacation. Kind of like jet lag. It has taken quite bit of craziness to get me to the point of wanting, craving, needing to go on this break. And the best part is that everyone is here with me – all three children have plucked themselves from their daily adult lives and decided that it would still be fun to go on vacation with their ...
It All Begins …
With a Cover Reveal. And then you wear your heart on your sleeve, hoping your words can somehow make a difference. On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at exactly 3:00 pm, I pressed SEND on the final DRAFT of my latest book, The Year I Left. The feeling of having accomplished another book was different this time. There was a sense of relief unlike any other time I’d submitted a manuscript to my publisher. I know it’s because more than a year ago, I decided that this would be my ...
You’ve Arrived
It’s 2019! Are you having fun yet? I don’t know about you, but every new year just freaks me out. I’ve never been comfortable with the unknown, and every new year brings me anxiety about the experiences that may or may not come my way. 2018 was truly a year of introspect for me – landing in the hospital last February and questioning my life and mortality – that pretty much set the tone for the rest of the year. As I looked around the room at the people who loved me, I decided to spend the rest ...
Our 2019 Wishes
What a year it's been! We blink for one second and right before our eyes, 2019 is upon us! This year more than ever, I am extremely grateful to our Brae’s Butterflies – a group of amazing human beings who have chosen to become a part of our little community of friendship, support and love. In 2018, we opened up to each other more, showed our vulnerabilities and supported each other through many life changing events. These wonderful people have taught me so much about life. This year, I learned ...
Fifty Four Christmases
Gosh, I can’t believe we’re here again. In the blink of an eye, we’re back in magical, hopeful times. Though many of us may get lost in the demands of the season, without a doubt, the holidays bring out the best in us. It shifts our focus on those we love – we want to give all we have, all we are – we want to celebrate our beliefs, bring joy to each other. No matter our intention, the holidays will feel different for each one of us. For some, it’s their only break from the daily grind. ...
