Remember MOM!

This American Girl's Dream hasn't been for the Faint of Heart: The Unfiltered Reality of Small Business. The flower girl. The reality of the "American Dream" is something I think about often, especially lately while helping a friend launch her own business. Seeing her at the starting line takes me back to where my own journey began. My "American Girl Dream" began not in a boardroom but on a corner at the top of the street where my childhood home was located when I was five ye

Starting in December of 2025 I began purging things that I no longer needed to hold on to. The funny thing is that in the tapestry of life, certain years stand out not just for their events but for the profound transformations they inspire. The Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of passion, energy, and unbridled ambition in Chinese astrology, invites us to explore the complex interplay between memory, relationships, and the act of letting go. As we navigate the labyrinth of our

Ah, purging. The noble art of getting rid of things you never knew you had, or had completely forgotten about, like that limited-edition “I Love the Monkees” coffee mug from 1968. It’s time to roll up your sleeves, channel your inner Marie Kondo, and prepare for a journey that might just end in tears—of laughter, of course. Last week, while I was back home in Pennsylvania for the holiday, my brand-new phone decided to throw a tantrum. Apparently, the 40,889 photos I had hoard

Happiness, often described as the ultimate goal in life, can seem elusive.