This bunny has been on my front door for many years. He only comes out right before Easter! Easter – a time of Joy, and Hope for the future. Any many memories to reflect upon in the past. As a little girl, and all the way through the time I was in high school, Easter … More Eastertime
Funny about a new year. The start of 365 days, but will it be a good one? I’ve never been a pessimist by any sense of the word, but 2024 seems to be off to a rocky start for me. Lots of things going on in the family; all of which are being addressed, but I wonder … More A New Year…
Hard to believe that today is December 16th and almost the end of 2023. Our home is decked out in all of its Christmas splendor and made up of ornaments and little extras have been saved carefully and reused every year. I cherish all of them and every time we trim the tree I tell Doug the … More Memories of Christmas Past
A beautiful Hermes Scarf becomes a pillow. Times change. Places change. Styles change – however, an Hermes scarf is forever. When I moved to New York City in 1979 it seemed to me that the piece de resistance was a full length fur coat. Around that time, the fashion was a full length down coat … More Carre Hermes
Finally, the Fall was on it’s way to Manhattan. September 11, 2001 was a beautiful morning. I was watching NBC News, and having a cup of coffee, preparing to get ready to go to an offsite meeting, so the morning was wonderful – no rushing, as the meeting started at 11:00 a.m. As I watched … More A September Day in New York – 2001
When I started to write this blog I had just retired from Saks in 2015. I don’t play tennis or golf and after enjoying several months of no schedule, I went back to work as head of Human Resources for The Diocese of Venice. I have been a practicing Catholic all of my life, but … More Plan, Start, Finish
Last night I dreamed that I was at Ellen’s apartment in New York. It was a replay of one of my many visits with her after I moved to Florida. We were going out to dinner and I was sitting at her dressing table (which I sometimes used when I visited) putting on the … More A Rosary of Tears
We are just a few days away from Christmas Eve which has always been the centerpiece of the holiday in my family. Doug and I have decorated our beautiful tree, all decked out with ornaments that have been saved year over year and very carefully stored. Wreaths are hanging inside and out, candles are buring … More Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
Thanksgiving has always been a favorite holiday of mine. It falls in my favorite season, and it is so wonderfully celebrated without gifts, etc. Making a beautiful table is a treat, and I can think back to many beautiful table settings ready for a colorful and delicious meal. And if you are one who … More Thanksgiving
Paradise Found 