Valentine’s Day is a source of disappointment for some folks. So are anniversaries. We want a romantic rendezvous with our partner and are disappointed because they don’t behave in the way we want. It’s true that accepting yourself is critical to living the...
February is a time of love. For the romantics, Valentine’s Day is a time of flowers and romance, while for the cynics, it is a red and pink Hallmark holiday. Men and women alike share feelings of shame and failure if they are not in picture perfect...
I’ve discovered the secret to having a fabulous and productive day. It involves salad, coffee, dishes, sheets and meditation. Now, before you grab a pen and begin to jot down my list so you can theorize about how these seemingly small details can make the difference...
On the day that I am writing this, it is JB’s birthday and I am in the process of making him a birthday cake. I chose an Ina Garten chocolate cake from Bon Appetit to try this year. As I was beating the butter for the frosting, impatiently willing it to become smooth...
When it comes to happiness, you may be wondering where authenticity comes in. Because I know that in order to be happy, we must be able to be ourselves. Warts and all, so to speak. Yet, the flip-side of all that authenticity is that if you are authentic without...
t’s early morning as I write this little love letter to you. The sun is beginning to stream through the office windows belying the fact that we’re still in danger of a frost. There are two lit candles on my windowsill and a cup of coffee on my desk. The house is...
Though I love the excitement of the holiday season, I welcome the return to the regular day-to day living. I know that “real life” can feel mundane or boring after all the holiday festivities, but darling, our daily life is where the rubber meets the road....