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

He's not much different than his owner. Little, feisty, a bit persnickety, calm most of the time, loving but not on command; definitely on his terms, guarded with his acceptance of who he lets in, protective of his people and funny. Our walks together are always special and just us - exploring, Oliver sniffing, me noticing everything. This week we were able to sneak away for a few days to Lancaster PA and our favorite hotel The Inn at Leola Village . After a perfect nights

Today, I sensed it. There was a shift in the atmosphere, and town was quiet. The people, the bike riders, the scooters, and the scents...

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