Here's a great way to start the year off right! Grab your jar... you decide what size... and start on New Year's Day. Then all during the year make note of any and all good things that happened to you on little individual pieces of paper. Next New Year's Eve, open the jar and read all the amazing things that happened to you over the last 12 months. I'm thinking of doing a 'family' jar, with each...

  I love Mother's Day. I admit, every Hallmark (and even a few Publix) commercials make me cry. When the little boy hands his mom the heart-made card. Sigh. I think it's great that we have a day to take time out and honor those who create and shape the next generation. Now my mom isn't with us 'in person' anymore. She died in 1987, but every year at this time - maybe more than ever - she's...

In my book, there’s nothing more peaceful than gazing out over the ocean and hearing the waves roll in … over and over and….  well, you get the rhythm. This summer may be coming to an end (sigh!) but a daily vacation is still right at your fingertips. Sound too good to be true? Well, let me share my secret destination: Try it! Just relax and listen. And don’t touch that mouse! If you do, the...