Hugs 4 Health & Happiness

Nov. 20, 2013 by

“We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.”  ~Virginia Satir Hello Beautiful One, I’d like to share a story with you. About tenderness, compassion,

Giving Thanks: 9/11 and Every Day

Sep. 11, 2013 by

“All you need is love.” ~John Lennon Twelve years ago today, all I could think about was being near the people I loved the most. Faced with the daunting and overwhelming horror of devastating tragedy so close to home, I,

Confession: I’m human. And why you should let yourself be, too. :)

Aug. 21, 2013 by

“The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high, and graceful when it is low.” ~Richard Carlson Hello there! Hoping these words offer some solace and encouragement for the next time you’re feelin’ a little low… For as

Smooth Sailing on Stormy Seas

Jul. 12, 2013 by

Welcome, friend! Have you ever had one of those days where you feel dark despite the shining sun?  Your hair is just not right, your body feels blah, your mood is sour even though you know you have an amazing

How One Minute A Day Can Cultivate More Love in Your Life!

Jun. 28, 2013 by

What a beautiful day! Hope you are enJOYing this radiant summer afternoon and feeling ready for too much fun this weekend! I am feeling so at ease and relaxed today…really embracing the truth that all is well. And, I’m feeling

The Easiest Way to Change the World

Jun. 7, 2013 by

Happy Day to you! Hoping you’re feelin’ the love and focusin’ on the good…livin’ happy here and now!  Today, I want to encourage you to do something good for yourself and for everyone around you. Fear not, this is one

“The 5 Most Beautiful Things” :: What are You Choosing?

“The 5 Most Beautiful Things” :: What are You Choosing?

May. 31, 2013 by

Palm fronds dancing on the breeze amidst the cerulean blue skies Enthusiastic seven year old hands playing “America the Beautiful” on her recorder Peaceful, sleeping almost three year old sunshine girl Joy-filled smile of my mama as she laughs with

Stories, Tickles, Songs and I Love Yous

May. 10, 2013 by

My words will never be enough. They will always fall short of expressing the true depth of my gratitude, admiration and love. And yet, here they are, offered as a gift, as a memory, as a tribute to the woman

A.C.T. Today

Apr. 19, 2013 by

Have you ever found yourself sort of awakened from your present life experience, pondering the questions, “How did I get to this point? Who have I become? What happened to the life I dreamed of?” It’s a pretty sh*#ty feeling

Dude, Where’s My Phone?

Dude, Where’s My Phone?

Apr. 12, 2013 by

So, in case you don’t already know, I am a pretty organized, meticulous “clean freak” (or so some might say!), and it really should come as no surprise that in the midst of an intensive spring cleaning of our home,