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The Perfect Destination

The dream was a trip to Tuscany. None of us had ever been there, but Tuscany sounded like the perfect destination for our second “girls only” excursion. My sisters and I started this not-quite-yet-a-tradition event several years earlier with a summer trip to New England. Armed with a stack of travel guides and a hefty [...]

Fathers and Heroes

For those of us lucky enough to know a great dad, Father’s Day ranks as a uniquely special day. In the hours leading up to last Sunday, Father’s Day 2011, images of the two special fathers in my life (my own, and my husband) who have helped shape the meaning of that relationship in my [...]

The Joy of Discovery

The end of the school year always offers a measure of anticipation that brings back fond memories of more youthful days. As the promise of summer beckons with each passing day, you can almost taste the chocolate mint or cookies’n cream ice cream that will cool your palate after a day spent frolicking in the [...]

Spread Your Wings

For me, winter seems to bring a need for organization and routine. An orderly and bright indoor environment and a predictable schedule help to keep the melancholy that shortened days and uncooperative weather can bring, at bay. As the days lengthen and the sun’s rays extend their daily visits, it’s not just the sight of [...]

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