Mom…There is No Santa

My son looked me straight in the eyes last week, and boldly blurted out that he knows Santa Claus doesn’t exist. I didn’t know how to react, especially because every year, I complain about the fat, jolly, white bearded man that gets all the credit for flying his pimped out sleigh around the world in […]

Holiday Blues Relived

Every year during the Christmas holiday, I get caught up in the traditions of baking, shopping, gift wrapping and snuggling on the sofa watching Lifetime Movie Network holidays movies during my two week sabbatical from the corporate world. I also try to keep close to my side my iPad, laptop and notebook to jot down […]

Creating A Well Designed Thanksgiving

If I’m standing in the kitchen…at first glance, one would assume I’m knowledgeable with all the herbs, seasonings, utensils and cookware that ornament my kitchen counters, cabinets and drawers. Unfortunately, I’m the one that has a favorite recipe that I want someone else to cook – especially holiday dishes. Of course my family and real […]