The tree pictured first showed up for me as an anonymous image meant to represent this holiday season. For years I’ve wanted to replace,...

. . . and there I was, doing it again and muttering to myself, “Well, that was a stupid thing to do. I can’t believe I did it again. I...

It was almost 2,000 years ago that this famous phrase was coined: “Home is where the heart is.” I believe this often-recalled thought...

My son, Matt, and I found ourselves on the bustling streets of Manhattan last week. My boy sticks around no matter where I am. Sometimes...

I gave my blog a title this past year because it seemed like that was what all serious bloggers did. Honestly, I suppose I thought I...

Yep, that’s how the latest email began . . . all in shouty, bold letters. I tried digesting the phrase, rolled it around in my head a bit...

My story, with Judy at its center, is just a slice of my amazing cousin’s life. Her full story will always remain big and bold, colorful,...