Another year has passed, with many wonderful memories. This year has been filled with adventures, trips to Ireland and Maine, family celebrations, delving into new experiences, reading books, cooking meals. I hit a milestone this year, turning 50, while my parents earlier this year, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family from home. My parents … Continue reading A Year in Review & A Wish for 2024…
I loved holidays growing up, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, you name it, I was all in. The decorating, the food, the celebrations. As I have grown older, I admittedly have struggled more with the holidays and for some reason I am not so eager to celebrate them as much. However, there is one holiday I continue … Continue reading A Borrowed Holiday
Have you ever stood on a threshold, arm raised to knock, you pause, wondering if you should? Is it an inconvenient time, should you have called first, do you just walk away? In Ireland, it is natural to swing by someone’s house to knock on the door. This is a literal threshold, a crossing over … Continue reading Thresholds
I have always been fascinated by mosaics, those beautiful pictures created by pieces of colored stone and glass. The pieces that make up gorgeous motifs that are regular and irregular in shape, but fit together to form a seamless work of art. Recently, it came to my attention that the term mosaic can also be … Continue reading Mosaics
Twelve months ago, on New Year’s Eve, I, like everyone else was excited to usher in the New Year. I squeezed in a trip to King of Prussia, had dinner with friends, spent a glorious weekend on Plum Island, and then the world ground to a halt. Schools and workplaces went remote, doctors’ appointments were … Continue reading 2020 The Year That Wasn’t
Happy Holidays! Hoping you all have an amazing holiday the best way you can, given the current situation. And here's to the light at the end of the tunnel and an amazing 2021.
Someone told me the other day that I was an inspiration for them. Of course, I don't really believe I'm an inspiration, but I am definitely inspired by others. What inspiration looks like, differs for everyone, but I do know, I am inspired by others. First and foremost, I am inspired by my remarkable parents. … Continue reading Inspirations…
It has been a minute since my last blog, but like everyone else, I have been struggling with the times. Some days have been good while others have been bad. I miss my life, but understand that given the circumstances, certain choices need to be made, and I am sure, like many others, some days … Continue reading Make Today Amazing…
Thirty-three years ago, on a very humid Friday night, I arrived in America with my parents and a Boxer dog Susie in tow. We were on a short-term life experience. Who knew that adventure would turn into 33 years, 6 residencies and 6 pets later. I’m always awed by August, the hottest month, a languid … Continue reading Milestones
Ever heard the expression, childhood is wasted on the young. And I am not “dissing” the young, as I know there are many sound minded, good decision making youth. However, everyone can agree that when we were younger ourselves, we thought, more than once, “I can’t wait till I’m 12, 18, 21…so I can…” There … Continue reading Making the Most of the Current Situation!