I love Halloween. You love Halloween. All in favor of loving Halloween say IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. One of the greatest things about it, in my opinion, is that it seems to be a judgment free time. You can dress as weird as you want, and someone will probably be dressed weirder than you. You can be a…

I have grown up blessed and fortunate enough to be in a family of luck. We’re of good health, close in proximity, always helping one another, and celebrating birthdays, marriage, and babies more often than not. Often times my prayers are prayers of thanks, gratitude, and for others. I can remember watching other people, other…

Did you know that the generation coined ‘Millennials’ are predicted to become more like the “civic-minded” G.I. generation with a resilient sense of community; both local and global? Did you know that civic-minded is defined as individuals who want to make a difference in the community? I’m 99% sure that if you’re reading this blog,…

We all know at least one. Some of us may even have the pleasure of knowing many; either way, you know exactly who I mean. They take themselves just a bit too seriously—and hey, to each their own. But there are just SOME things that need to stop happening, for the sake of the planet…

My Gram often uses the quote “Seize the day!” whenever I come to her for advice. Maybe because I’ve grown up hearing it, I never actually understood the substantial notion behind the phrase. Seize the day; the translation of the Latin saying “Carpe Diem” was believed to have originally been said by Roman poet, Horace.…