When you see those words flashing across your television screen, do you flinch, too?

BREAKING NEWS—Whenever I see it now, I know it’s going to be yet, one more reminder that another person, place, or thing in the world is broken or torn in tragic ways.

A friend of mine echoed what … read more »

The continuing news from Japan only points up how fragile and ferocious life really is….every day, no matter where or who we are. 

What is it about suffering that can tap into our compassion and generosity?  Does it take this kind of suffering to find access to these feelings? What would … read more »

As we turn the corner into spring, I will also be turning a new page.

Time to bloom into something new, something more focused on us girls.

We know who we are—-we are ENCORING WOMEN—-ever-evolving into whatever is next at this stage in life.

Even though I am having thoughts of spring—-look here—I … read more »

Hearts and flowers and love.  That’s what today is all about.

Some people are so much easier to love than others, aren’t they?

So, here’s a challenge for you on this day of love….one that has a great pay off no matter what.  Studies have proven that every emotion sends a chemical … read more »

Although most people take me for a Junior League-er right out of central casting, there is something lurking in my life script that you need to know which debunks any ideas of “image” you may have.

I drool.

Like a faucet.

We all have our crosses to bear.  The stories I could tell … read more »