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I’m thrilled to announce the release of a very special book that has been 20 years in the making—a labor of love that captures my mom’s incredible journey during the tumultuous times of WWII. “Still The Caretaker: A Latvian Girl’s Journey” is a historical fiction inspired by my mother’s childhood and her courageous escape during…
The Importance of Practicing Gratitude
I received a beautiful elephant ornament as a gift from my Gal Pal Anne. She had gifted this to group of ladies to express gratitude for their support during a difficult time. Along with the gift was a description about why female elephants stick together during difficult times. I became curious and started researching to…
The start of a new year is always a time of renewed optimism and motivation to make some changes in our lives. Though, if you are like most, including myself, the enthusiasm often fades quickly and we find it difficult to stick to our resolutions. If this sounds like you, then don’t worry–here’s your action…
PICKLEBALL IS ONE of America’s fastest-growing sports, so if you have never played, you will want to play after you read this post. I have wanted to write this post for a while since Bainbridge Island is where pickleball ball was born. It’s so fun to be up close and personal with the community that…
Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in a televised event that was viewed by billions of people worldwide. In this post, I share the 21 life lessons learned from the Queen. These lessons will earn you more respect and friends. It’s remarkable to think that a line to pay respect to…
As we gather and celebrate the holidays, keep it real with purpose grace and joy as we help others. We share some ideas on how to do this
There is just something about a front porch that speaks to my soul. I’ve always been drawn to houses with big, welcoming, wrap-around porches. The kind of porches that just feel like a big hug where honest conversations and relaxing moments are shared. When my husband and I made the decision to downsize to a…
“Let today mark a new beginning for you. Give yourself permission to say NO without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish. Anybody who gets upset or expects you to say yes all of the time clearly doesn’t have your best interest at heart. Always remember: You have a right to say no without having to explain…
There is something invigorating about waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. Pouring a cup and cradling the hot mug between your hands as you reflect on the day ahead is the ideal way to start the day in my opinion. I don’t know about you, but I can’t start my day without…
