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

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 there is no such thing as just a summer job. Every...

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...

Hey, Do You Want To Meet For Breakfast? July 30, 2015 in Family, Traditions, Uncategorized

  Aww breakfast. It’s drilled into us that it is the most important meal of the day, yet many of us skip it. Busy. Rush. Race to work. I’ll grab something at my desk. I understand. But I also am going to give you 5...

One Gorge-Ous Day July 28, 2015 in Family, Traditions

      Maybe it’s this incredible appreciation we have now of being able to breath, walk, live, and love. Or perhaps it’s life itself and having each other. Maybe? No, it is just that. We are not the same and the message is...

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,...

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...

Engagement Party April 21, 2014 in Entertain, Faith, Family

            Traditionally the bride -to- be family hosts an engagement party a couple months after the proposal. We were psyched. We were ready to host. The groom to be family was also thrilled. This was a celebration of love...

Keep On Telling The Family Stories April 18, 2014 in Faith, Family, Traditions

    There is something comforting in hearing the same stories over and over. I mean, we all rolled our eyes when we were teens but now I just sit back and relish and smile at hearing them. In our family, there are a few...

Sing Me Something Irish March 16, 2014 in Entertain, Faith, Family, Traditions

Folks, if you are lucky to grow up with loving father of Irish decent, you no doubt heard him sing the songs “Danny Boy” and “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” countless times. But there are a lot of Irish songs and ballads out there that...

Celebrating the Ladies in Entertain, Family

In this past year, I have enjoyed, relished, appreciated the simple joy of enjoying a meal with some lovely ladies in my life. Friendship and laughter go hand and hand. A beautifully set table with flowers are an added finishing touch. Chances are a...