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On the eve of the 17th revision of my 29th birthday, I am many things, but mostly, I am peaceful. {I suppose the wine and chocolate doesn’t hurt the mood.} I am grateful for simple things (my health, a new roof over my head, a steady income, family, friends, and of course, Rocco-puppy!) I am accepting of . . . → Read More: Forty-Something Candles
One year ago today, we experienced a loss so deep, so tragic, and so jolting, I’m not sure we thought we would ever move beyond the shock, pain and lingering question of “how could this possibly happen?” In the twelve months since this tragic day, I believe we’ve learned a few things. . . . → Read More: One Year Later: When “As Is” Is the Only Door Isn’t it ironic that after not crafting a blog post for nearly 45 days, that a new post should appear on national All Fools Day? I thought so, too. Where have I been hiding for the past few months, you wonder? (Or not!) Not anywhere ultra-fantastic (although I did take respite in the desert sun for a few days, while tagging along with . . . → Read More: Another Epiphany? No Fooling
It’s official. To everything, there is a season. And the seasons have recently shifted. Only this “season” won’t be named on any calendar sold in a nationally advertised office supply store, or labeled by a lunar moon. This season is unofficial and will only be found in teenagers with an impending high school . . . → Read More: The Season of “Senioritis” Want to spice up your life? Want to stretch yourself? Want to grow, expand and push yourself to the ends of the earth? I have one answer. Three little words. Get. A. Puppy. We are embarking upon our first month with our newest family member, and I can say, it reminds me of all the reasons I am glad I do not . . . → Read More: 7 Lessons From The Puppy Welcome 2013 2013 – I’m happy to meet you, and hope we have a wonderful 365 days together. I aim to make the most of the days, living them happily and with vigor and appreciation. (And to welcome the new year, this marks An Authentic Life’s 700th blog post!) Day #1 of 2013 and big changes have already . . . → Read More: Dream List 2013 = Blog Post #700 Editor’s Note: Oh, how I love champagne. And oh, how I love any excuse to drink more of it! With a brand new year lurking very near on the horizon, I wanted to share a tradition with you. And one that we create every New Year’s Eve – and one so simple, I invite you to . . . → Read More: Creating A New Year’s Prediction Bottle
Editor’s Note: What a hollow day. As we all have witnessed the devastation of school children in a small town in southern Connecticut, we feel helpless. Hopeless. As though our world is shattering all around us. What’s happening to us as a society? Is this how we treat one another? It’s easy to go to an ugly place – . . . → Read More: How Do You Wish To Be Remembered?? Yowza. What a weekend. Today, I’m in restore mode – which is a perfect time to share. Prior to arriving in Southern California, I had a few visions in my mind of beach shots I wanted to capture. Take a look. They turned out splendidly.
. . . → Read More: Life’s A Beach As a parent of young children, you are most likely stuffed to the eye-balls with of one-of-a-kind pieces of art de resistance created by your blood-related Rembrandt. Question: What to do with all the art? Specifically Halloween-themed art? Authentic confession: This is not my idea, but that of . . . → Read More: How to Create Your Own “Hall of Horror”  |
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