Ciao in Italian can mean “hello” or “goodbye.” For these purposes ciao means goodbye as I share my final day in Taormina, one of Sicily’s most quintessential resort towns. It was a grand farewell for what was a wonderful first-time visit…
Now that I’m rested in the new year, I’m ready to tell you about my adventurous hike up Sicily’s Mt. Etna. Are you ready to join me on this climb? It’s been a while since I wrote about my girls’…
Happy New Year! Moving Into 2020 With Mindfulness
January 3, 2020
Happy New Year! As the clock struck 12:00 a.m. the other night, my boyfriend L and I were cozy in bed, fast asleep. That’s what happens when you’re sixty-something. You record the Time Square ball drop and watch it the…
Fans Will Adore “Mrs. Maisel’s Marvelous Tour of New York City”
December 27, 2019
Despite 20 degree weather last Saturday, my daughter A and I ventured out into the cold to go on the new “Mrs. Maisel’s Marvelous Tour of New York City,” along with other adoring fans of the acclaimed Amazon series, “The…
Explore Rick Steves’ Picks for Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces & Enter Giveaway For His New Book
December 10, 2019
Whenever I travel to a European country I usually purchase one of Rick Steves’ guidebooks. Rick is America’s most trusted travel authority. His website, television shows, and books are fabulous resources, especially when traveling to a country or particular city…
A Spiritual Holiday Gift Guide Filled With Purpose & Meaning
November 29, 2019
This year, I’ve decided to do a spiritual holiday gift guide filled with presents that bring purpose and meaning. As I combed through my materials from the Summer 2019 NY NOW – Market for Home Lifestyle + Gifts, I noticed…
