Stepping Out

Stepping Out I’ve fallen off the proverbial fitness bandwagon and need help getting back on. In 2013, I dared to challenge myself and train for the Nike Women’s half-marathon while raising two thousand dollars for the Central Pennsylvania Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). I amazed myself with my ability to raise awareness for LLS, collect […]

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It’s been a while since I shared a Women of Grace. You may recall Jeannie of Gracefully 50 and, of course, Liz. Please allow me to introduce my wonderful friend, Cynthia. I provided insight into my friendship with Cynthia when she and her hubby attended our annual black-tie event last month. To remind you of […]

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Fifth Avenue and Charles James Exhibit

When I think of Fifth Avenue, I think of women wearing hats and gloves and sashaying in furs while walking their pedigreed dogs. Perhaps I have watched way too many film noir movies. Anyhow, I am still learning about the rich culture that is well-established in Manhattan, especially on the Upper East Side. My daughter […]

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Genie Boy

The third Sunday in June, and you know what that means: time to celebrate Dads! It’s Father’s Day! It’s no surprise that Father’s Day was instituted following the success of Mother’s Day, inspired by Anna Jarvis. Another woman, Sonora Dodd, was behind the movement to recognize fathers and fatherhood. It’s a great time to talk […]

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Polyvore NYC Meetup

  I recently discovered an online social networking website that facilitates offline group meetings with common interests in various locations worldwide. I saw a  #meetuplyvore in New York City upon exploring this site. I am always game to motor to the Big Apple for fun, exploration, and seeing my daughter. Social media sites are funny. […]

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  If one believed AAA, more than 36 million people will take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend. I was one of them. I traveled less than 15 miles to the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center for the 2014 Club Twenty-one annual Shining Moments. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer; I […]

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Philly State of Mind

The last two weekends, I entertained a Philly State of Mind. I journeyed to Philly last week to spend time with my Mom for Mother’s Day.  This week, I motored southeast, and the drive nearly came to a crawl on the Schuylkill Expressway because of the many events people were traveling to in and around […]

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Earlier this year, in January, I told you that you should give your skin the Brush-off. I highlighted Dry Skin Brushing, an Ayurvedic remedy that is an ancient natural healing technique that benefits the skin on the outside and the inside. I adopted this quick and easy ritual to my morning beauty regimen, and my […]

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  Mum’s the Word Once again, the calendar says it is time to celebrate Mom.  I asked the same question last year: why do we need a holiday to remember our beloved mothers?  The Word of God says to honor thy father and mother as a commandment.  Anna Jarvis, as a woman defined by her […]

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Go Fish (Omega -3)

Go Fish Does anyone play cards anymore? Do you remember the card game “Go Fish” from childhood? Getting the proper nutrients for our body is like the card game Go Fish. As I recall, the strategy of the card game was to collect a set of four cards of the same kind, and the game […]

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