Chasing Sirens

Last week, on my way to my hair appointment I drove up on the remains of three car pile-up.  It was obvious that it was a serious accident.  I began to say a prayer for those involved and for those whose lives would be touched dramatically by this event.  I’ve...

Our Story of Autism

By the time my youngest son was three months old, I knew something was different. He didn’t sleep like my first two children slept. He didn’t respond to me like my first two children did. He stiffened his body when I held him. (I held him anyway.) He...

Fashion Made Easier: Tips From a Wardrobe Consultant

As a wardrobe consultant for A La Mode Wardrobe Consulting, I spend most of my days in client’s closets, shopping at the mall, or giving presentations on fit and style for corporations. I get asked many questions; some are common and some are unique. I always...

Let there be Peace

“Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me,” I sing as I sit at my piano, picking out and practicing songs for two upcoming Christmas performances. I have so many Christmas favorites, and it gets hard to narrow my set list down to my top...

Ernie’s Legacy

I’m almost fifty. Well, I’ve got two years to go. I hear I’m supposed to dread it, but fifty doesn’t bother me, at least not yet. But one thing I’ve noticed in the last few years is an increase in the number of funerals I’ve been attending. Thank goodness, most are...