It’s December and it must be time for my car to be stolen – again. I know that Hondas are one of the most popular cars to be stolen in the United States. Until we learned that lights deter thieves, we did have a challenge with attempts. When we sold our house, we...

Because I travel extensively, my luggage has been to many exotic and fun locations. In addition, lost luggage is a reality when you travel. Sometimes it is just the places you go and sometimes it is just the luck of the draw. One of the things I always wondered was...

When I was a young girl, my mother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  At that time, women went into the traditional jobs of teaching, nursing, or administration.  My mother was in administration and that was the role model I had of the working woman.  Most...

Most people you know talk about their obsession with chocolate; that they would do anything for a piece of great chocolate or a great chocolate drink.  Well, for me, that obsession is with caramel.  It needs to be exceptional to say the least and in some cases, it...

In Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye sings about “Tradition.”   To mankind, winter brings a plethora of celebrations – holidays.  Each holiday has its rituals and its meanings.  The holiday season is a time for family and friends as well as for contemplation on what the year...

While this maybe the season for being grateful, this act is something which should be thought about and expressed every day of your life.  Many years ago, I started a Gratitude Journal.  This was at a time when I was struggling with fibromyalgia, when a recession had...