The blackberries are here and that always signals that summer is coming to an end. NOOOOOOO! I love summer. When it’s drawing to a close,...

Summer has been a revolving door here at La Casa de Elida. The “frat boys” (my adult children who are in college) are home and it seems...

It’s happening—the newness of summer starts to fade, the kids start fighting and you start hearing the whine of “I’m bored” statements....

I wasn’t going to do it because it was the first date. But … he kept talking to me with that French accent (notice how everything said in...

Italy inspires everyone. When you step into the belle paise, you are transported back in time. The ancient architecture, the clothes...

As a seven on the Enneagram, my personality type tends to choose fun activities to avoid pain. When I went through my divorce in 2009, I...

In sports, you drill, practice and train for the big game or tournament. People are invited to come and watch you. Why? Because you are...

This is a write up about the importance and beauty of community and family in your life and the protection they offer.

Growing up, my parents were very encouraging of my sister’s and my talents. Early on, they saw what we did in our free time or on the sly...

I was salsa dancing with this young buck named José. He was bringing his A-game, trying out new moves, and I was doing my best to follow....