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LATEST ARTICLES ( 164 )

• 105th Boston Marathon

  

  I have been listening to Kathrine Switzer interviews all week, which has me feeling nostalgic. This box represents my 2001 Boston Marathon. It lives on a... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Nordic Hangover

  

  Hello lovely friends,I'm back online after over a month of entertaining, and taking an extended holiday to explore the Nordics/Europe (visiting seven cities |... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: Ten Days in Dublin

  

  Welcome to Ireland! Have I got a story for you.A few years ago I had the opportunity to spend ten days at The Shelbourne, located across the street from St... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wildflowers: 100 Day Project (Day 36)

  

  Hello Friends,I have been wanting to write this story for at least 15 years and am thrilled with the final product. Andrew was the editor, collaborating,... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books I Can't Wait to Read!

  

  Hello Bookworms,If the books below are a reflection of the year ahead, 2017 has the potential to be a great reading year.I'm reading Lillian Boxfish now. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wildflowers: 100 Day Project (Day 20)

  

  Hello friends!It's a foggy Saturday morning in northern New Jersey. I'm sitting in the kitchen, with a cup of grapefruit/strawberry tea. Mixing in a teaspoon... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wildflowers: 100 Day Project (Day 20)

  

  Hello friends!It's a foggy Saturday morning in northern New Jersey. I'm sitting in the kitchen, with a cup of grapefruit/strawberry tea. Mixing in a teaspoon... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wildflowers: 100 Day Project (Day 10)

  

  Lovely Friends,How is the new year treating you? With family visiting this weekend, our home is still decorated for Christmas. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Running: Run Now | Wine Later

  

  Hello friends,Last month I celebrated my one year anniversary with Mahila Partnership, an all volunteer, non-profit organization of professional women, with... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Running: Run Now | Wine Later (Feb 18)

  

  Hello friends,Last month I celebrated my one year anniversary with Mahila Partnership, an all volunteer, non-profit organization of professional women, with... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wildflowers: a 100 Day Project

  

  Hello lovely friends,A few years ago I completed Project Happiness, a 100-day personal challenge based on new experiences.If I had to define 2016 with one word... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• It's Almost Turkey Day!

  

  Hello lovely friends,What a difference a day makes, just two days ago it was 65F and sunny. This morning... although it's early, there is a winter chill in the... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Things 2016

  

  Friends and Family,With Oprah publishing her list of favorite things a few days ago, I thought it might be fun to share 'my favorite things' with you. It's... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favorite Things 2016

  

  Friends and Family,With Oprah publishing her list of favorite things a few days ago, I thought it might be fun to share 'my favorite things' with you. It's... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: An Italian Holiday

  

  Hello friends,I'm excited to share a spontaneous holiday with you today. The World Traveler had to be in Sorrento for an unexpected work conference, providing... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: An Italian Holiday

  

  Hello friends,I'm excited to share a spontaneous holiday with you today. A favorite trip of mine, from a few years ago. The World Traveler had to be in... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: A Swiss Getaway

  

  Hello everyone!I'm back from another extended holiday in Switzerland, and boy did I have a wonderful time exploring new places. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travel: A Swiss Getaway

  

  Hello everyone!I'm back from another extended holiday in Switzerland, and boy did I have a wonderful time exploring new places. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Introducing Phoebe

  

  Meet Phoebe. I call her zen puppy because she's so laid back and lovable.She weighed just nine pounds in this photograph. Joining our familyA week after... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Summer Vacation

  

  Hello friends,I just returned from an amazing long weekend in Colorado, and hope my travel hangover lasts for weeks.We have been visiting Boulder, in July, for... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE