Faith, Family Mother’s Day Reflection April 27, 2016

     A couple people have come up to me and asked me how I cope during Mother’s Day knowing what happened two years ago. I wanted to share this reflection.      I keep myself open to the messages from up above which maintain my faith and strength throughout my days. Last night was...

The Family October 27, 2015 in Faith, Family, Uncategorized

  EPISODE 6. The Family. Guest Katie Sieben. Click Here:   The family is really the core of society and human existence. When the family goes so does society. There are a few things that can contribute to a closer more united family. 1....

It’s Only A Shirt September 10, 2015 in Entertain, Faith, Uncategorized

     It was only a dinner yet the night was just beginning.       Recently, there was an announcement in our church bulletin that Father Joe was hosting a wine pairing dinner at the Phoenix restaurant for a set price. It would...

One is Silver and the Other Gold August 31, 2015 in Faith, Family, Traditions, Uncategorized

      We are all familiar with the childhood song “Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.”  I found myself singing it a few times over this past weekend. You see as much as I enjoy...

The Comfort Zone August 25, 2015 in Chautauqua Institute, Faith, Uncategorized

         Maybe the timing of this blog is off. But the message isn’t. It’s the end of the summer. School is approaching. Money is tight. Stress is in the air. Schedules need to be made. The last thing you are thinking...

Just A Summer Job? August 16, 2015 in Faith, Family, Uncategorized

Why did Natalie care so much about this little summer job? I now know why…Natalie’s life is her message to the world. Make every second, every opportunity count.      There is No Such Thing As Just A Summer Job      Of course...

Rock On Rock City August 5, 2015 in Faith, Family, Uncategorized

Our society loves rocks. I can see why. Rock n Roll. Rock salt. Rock candy. The Paper, Scissors Rock game. Rock stars. Rockettes. Rocky movies. Sports fans cheer “We Will Rock You”. Chevy tells us their pick-up truck is “Like A Rock”. And then...

My Top 8 Buffalo Summer Traditions July 7, 2015 in Buffalo Garden Walk, Faith, Family, Traditions, Uncategorized

Hello and welcome to summer. Buffalo style. I often say, there is too much to do around here. Too many gorgeous places to visit. We really are spoiled in the summer months in Buffalo. We don’t have much time, we have too many options,...

One Year May 9, 2015 in Faith

  It still doesn’t seem possible. It seems unreal. There is no possible way this could have happened. I still don’t want to believe it. Natalie. Our beloved Natalie. We just celebrated your wedding engagement. Yet, everything changed with one phone call. One unbelievable...

Dear Natalie October 10, 2014 in Faith, Family

Sisters are a blessing.    A Letter to My Sister: My dear, loving, beautiful Natalie, Happy Birthday. 10/10 will always be reserved as your day, a perfect 10 as a sister and the most perfect 10 of a person. It seems like just yesterday...