Finally made it to New Orleans. The Big Easy has been on my bucket list since freshman year of high school when a friend came home with tales of Marie Lauveau and voodoo, colorful stories from Bourbon Street and most memorable, authentic pralines.  My sweet tooth was transfixed but it would take thirty years to… Read more

Our decisions are guided by our inner compass consisting of the morals and values we’ve acquired along life’s journey.  These values typically come from our parents or the people who raised us but can also be influenced by extended family, teachers, mentors and friends.   The age old adage, “show me your five closest friends and… Read more

It’s more than a George Michael bop.  It’s a tool for navigating life when the fog settles to a thick density and what lay beyond the haze is not so clear.   It’s moving to a new city and not knowing whether you’ll acclimate with success.  It’s wriggling out of a comfort zone for a professional… Read more

It’s unlikely to imagine this shot was captured at the Santa Monica pier amongst hundreds of strangers laughing, talking and splashing in the ocean below as the photo tells a story of serenity and solitude.  And thus is the challenge of finding peace in the hustle and bustle of daily life as it’s all too… Read more

Happy (insert Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday) and welcome to my little stretch of the digital universe!  I’m thrilled to have you stop by for a visit.  Warm sandalwood vanilla musk is wafting through the air and a pot of organic rosebud tea is steeping.  Please join me for a virtual cup… Read more

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