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A Look Back…Recapping 2016

As I reflect about 2016, I am immensely appreciative of the many guests that shared their stories with me. How did it happen that I went from being a wife, mother, volunteer, YMCA employee, widow, blogger and radio show host? Sometimes things just happen, because you’re in the right place at the right time. I…

Art Is A Matter Of Taste

There are a myriad styles of art. Many enjoy art by visiting a museum, I do as well. I happen to also enjoy “street art.”  Talented artists take to the street, find a wall and paint what speaks to their interest.  I love it. There seems to be a universal appeal. Since today is “Wordless…

It’s March Madness, or Is It?

Far from the maddening crowd I wake to the wonderment of this day.  Many thoughts fill my mind as I reflect back seven years ago to the most disastrous day of my life. What started out to be an exciting day of March Madness Tournament play for the Pac 10 basketball conference truly turned into…

Love Is In The Air

On this Valentine’s Day 2016, I thought I’d share a bit about romance. I travelled to Tucson, Arizona to spend a couple of days with my son. I always sit next to the window, how else can you see what’s out there?  Hello Catalina Island just below the clouds.I’m a basketball fan. I LOVE the game….

Brother Sister Time

I’ve come to truly appreciate my brother. He’s my confidant, my cheerleader and my constant supporter. We are just 20 months apart. Yes, I am the older sister. We’ve shared the happiest of happy times and also the saddest of sad times.  Both of us have lost our spouses. I am happy to say that…

My Year In Review, Part 4

Here is the final installment of My Year in Review. Meet the remarkable Claire Austin. What makes her so special is how she combines her love of books along with the research of making books available specifically for very ill children.  Her charity, http://www.chla.org/literally-healing provides free books to the patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. These carefully…

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