As I look out my windows into the woods behind my house, I see with amazement the houses that I can only see in winter, once the trees have dropped all their leaves. These people that live in these houses are my neighbors, but, I have no clue who they are or even what they… [Read More]

Here it is Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate Love, and the sweethearts in our life. Celebrating Love, now wouldn’t that be a great thing to do each and every day, not just as an opportunity to purchase cards, flowers, chocolate, although they are all nice to receive from time to time. For me, Love… [Read More]

A gorgeous October Sunday morning awaited me as I prepared to head out for an early walk before I went off to church. I decided to take a route which I don’t usually travel to, which brings me close to RT.9, the bustling highway at the end my long road. I was looking forward to… [Read More]

In August, I went to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA. to attend the amazing concert “Goat Rodeo Sessions,” the latest in creative ventures for Yo-Yo Ma and Friends. This particular group of musicians decided to make music together, each bringing their own style of music to the project; classical, Appalachia, bluegrass and a bit of Celtic…. [Read More]

Last night, my husband and I attended a wonderful concert with singer songwriter, John Flynn at one of our favorite Western MA. haunts, The Guthrie Center. The Guthrie Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to “take care & give care,” and much of that intention comes through music. John Flynn gave an incredible performance. He… [Read More]

The End in Sight It’s 7:45 p.m. and I’m pooped, sitting on the couch under my favorite puffy throw watching Chronicle. They’re doing a fantastic show about lots of local restaurants and I want to go to each and every one. But, still, I’m on the couch, under the blanket. In the distance, out of… [Read More]

What Have I Missed? My goal, day to day, is to gently remind myself to slow down, take in and process my life experiences. Seems reasonable to me, life is precious, and I certainly don’t want to miss anything, actually not one single thing. Slowing down is one of those things that sounds more simple… [Read More]

Today, David Rynick, abbot of Boundless Way Zen Temple, Worcester, MA. spoke at the monthly meeting of The Wellness Roundtable Holistic Practitioners Network. David is an engaging, inspiring and lighthearted guy. His realistic and observant style makes one feel at ease with the oftentimes unpredictable moments of life. I had a full day, all day…. [Read More]

Songs are always jumping in and out my head, especially when I am creating a talk or seminar. Does this happen to you? Sort of a blessing, because I love music, but, sometimes a curse when you can’t stop humming that song all the day long! So, this past week when I was preparing for… [Read More]

The day started early. I eagerly looked forward to picking up my 2 year old grandson in Worcester at 7 a.m. and then drive to Holyoke to play with my other 2 year old grandson. Two, two year olds, to share the best part of the day with. An incredible gift. As I got back… [Read More]