New Year, New You! (Ladies, This One's for You)

When we approach a new year, we’re often reflecting on the past as well as looking forward to the future. The commonality for most of us is that we typically see something we might like to change. And while I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions, I do look at the first of the…

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas …

… and all through the house, not a creature was stirring … Mostly because I’d opted to step away from “family tradition” last year. Christmas Eve has always been a big deal in my family. And for the last 20 years or so my family has gathered at my home for an intimate dinner, gift…

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Be Grateful for the Damn Glass!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – it’s not about whether the glass is half-full or half-empty, it’s about learning to be grateful for the damn glass! So what does that mean? It means that whether or not I feel the circumstance is positive or negative I’m grateful for the circumstance. Does…

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My Lesson in Aging Gracefully

I have amazing genetics and I have almost no stress in my life. Combine that with staying out of the sun for the last 30 years, and I don’t look my age. I recall getting carded when buying a round of beers the night before I turned 40. The bartender was instantly awarded BFF status…

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