As days pass & months turn into years, the forward movement of time seems to catch us all by surprise. Our once high energy toddlers are graduating high school, then college while weddings, babies & new homes are the norm. This new norm however, isn't for us, but it is for the 'younger' generation that…
Living with the truth…..
Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world of people acting respectfully and responsibly; a world where people spoke the truth instead of distorting it? Wouldn't it be nice if your relatives were role models and nice people? Wouldn't it be nice if those who supposedly loved us actually showed it to us…
Never too old…
My daughters, although they are six years apart, have birthdays that fall within a 10 day span. This time of year is busy not only for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas but to celebrate both girls birthdays. This year Alicia turned 16, which is a milestone in itself, but so is every birthday. Today is Lauren's…
The ‘Devolution’ of the United States
The role of parents to teach, guide and nurture their children is an ongoing process and never a perfect art. There is no book of instructions that comes with a newborn baby so we are left to our own devices to raise our children. The way we were brought up is the basis for what we do with our own children. …
Happy Birthday Stephen!
Today is my son Stephen's 19th birthday a day I remember as a very special day. It was the day I gave birth to my little boy for whom I had such great aspirations and dreams. Life has a funny way of not turning out the way you planned however, as I have not had the luxury of sharing his birthday…
Facebook and social networking…
Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are just some of the largest social networking sites available. Social networking has reconnected millions of people, sparked an industry and also has exposed people to public scrutiny as is evident with the latest news. Electronic communication has brought about a new age of information overload, and with it a generation of people…
School is out
Today is the last day of school in Naples. The end of another year in what seems like the blink of an eye. I always look forward to the end of school almost as much as the kids do because it means 'free time'. Summer is the time to do a lot of nothing. I…
Conscience and choice
Our conscience is that little voice inside our head that is supposed to 'guide' us, help us make decisions and live a good an honorable life. At sometime we all have experienced a guilty conscience. We did something or hurt someone and then regretted our actions. One of the things that makes us human is our…
Choices and Children
Choices; we are faced with them everyday. What should I wear? What should I eat? Where should I live? How should I raise my children? The list is endless. Choices can be easy to make or many times they are tough. As parents we try to teach our children the value of good choices. We try to guide and…
Bullies
Being an adult can really suck sometimes. You have to act responsibly, be respectful of others and try to keep everyone's life in balance. One of the most difficult parts is you have to deal with other adults. I often wonder why I feel no different at middle age as when I was a kid. Somewhere along…
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