This year 2021, the United States of America will be 245 years old on July 4. Our American life is to be cherished, protected, and celebrated. Freedom is rooted in our country’s core. Our forefathers documented freedom at the outset, and our people fought for it. As the USA, we stand united. We may disagree, …
Fishing and fathers often go together. For me, it was my Uncle Bill who taught me to fish. Those quiet moments on the lake will forever stay with me, and the lessons of fishing are buried treasure in the soul. Establish the best chance for success.  You motor to just the right fishing spot. It …
June has always been the most popular month to get married. It still is today, along with September and October. It seems couples are grabbing the ideal weather and nature backdrops. Being it’s June, I did a brisk Google search of what’s happening in the wedding scene today. It seems tradition is alive and well …
Who remembers Jordache and Sasson designer jeans? Coming from a thrifty family, mine would come from local neighbors’ garage sales. I felt so cool wearing them back in grade school. I wanted so badly to fit in! In my naivety, I didn’t realize that the labels were part of our great divide. As I’m older …
Were you anxious when you first became a mom? That was me when my daughters were cooing babies and toddling tikes. Here are 6 Helicopter Mom Reactions (To New Motherhood) 1 I was a germaphobe. Lots of hand sanitizer and no community toys or playrooms. Cancelled playdates due to runny noses and change of clothes …
Do you celebrate Earth Day? We seem to recognize the day and feel an extra responsibility to care for our planet during the month of April. It’s often a beautiful day to pitch in outside when days are warmer and nature’s color shines. But I think our Earth is something to think about all year …
The latest menace to our Earth are disposable masks and plastic gloves. It is their materials, how they’re constructed, and the sheer fact that most everyone wears them across our planet these days.  So Covid, yet again, is doing more damage, but now in terms of pollution. Please read.  Coronavirus face masks: an …
Anyone else like to visit churches and cemeteries on their vacations? I do, and I will tell you why. But first … I’m thinking about traveling, again. Shhh, don’t tell anyone! I am searching the web, making calls, and reservations. I’m so excited! You see, I’ve always loved to travel. Even when I didn’t travel, …
Have you seen Walt Disney Pixar’s film, Ratatouille? If you have, you cannot forget the pairing of Linguini and his little friend, Remy. Together, they fight for the dream to become world renowned chefs. I especially connected with the scene of the food critic, Ego, tasting Remy’s dish, ratatouille. This is a French stew made …
What do an artist and a traveler have in common? They observe. They respect the differences. They value the similarities. They love life and its people. They are adventurous. They are free to roam. They are brave to express. They have a thirsty curiosity. They yearn for new experiences. They are fascinated by the world. …
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