Mother’s Day 2026

My Mom, her Mom and her Mom! Four generations of us sitting on the steps of the cottage! It’s time to recognize our mothers, for their sacrafice and care and love. If you’ve known that in your life you are a blessed person. Happy Mother’s day Mom. And to Wendy – the wonderful Mom to…

Celebrating Amanda

She’s had another year around the sun! And she’s not just older, she’s better! Another year of growth and challenges, and as a mom, wife, and professional, she just keeps on getting better. We love her deeply and admire her character and talent. And this will tell you something about Amanda: I went looking for…

Happiness

What is there to be happy about? The news is terrible. Death, despair, tragedy, hurt and loss. What is there to be happy about it. Let me say, you can have personal happiness and optimism, and recognize that the world is a difficult place and there is much to make one anxious. And yet, let…