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Merry Christmas

I love my Grandaddy. He’s pretty much the only grandparent that was ever truly present in my life and I got lucky because he’s my favorite. He was a wild man growing up and has the stories to prove it. Every time I see him he has a new story. ‘That night I spent in…

Taking a Break from ‘Personal Development’

Poppies I’m so over personal development. Usually, I love learning how to amp up my life experience, but these days, I could care less about improving myself. I may have o.d.’d. Maybe it’s just a phase. There are so many books, empowering quotes, advice on how to live, how to act, how to think. Do…

Planning a Trip is Half the Fun

Positano, Italy Holy geez, would you look at this picture? I came home the other evening, tired from my usual late afternoon work session at Helios, to my new National Geographic Traveler.. and this photo was on the front. I was instantly revived. It’s Positano, Italy. Isn’t it beautiful? It’s where Diane Lane is whisked…