There is a reason this is a special time of year for many people, the turning over to a New Year. I think this is because it gives us a chance to re-start. Much like the end of summer during our childhood years, or the march of age as we celebrate another birthday, the…

The chaos of life is constantly knocking at the door, waiting to invite itself in. At times, there seem to be few escapes from the stacks of paperwork at the office and the ever expanding list of things to do at home. All the while, the more significant parts of life are swirling around us,…

In this beautiful city, on this wet, rainy day, I am grateful. I am grateful for the dance of the city lights on the ripples in the water and the dull pulse of the traffic as it calms for the night. I am grateful for the way the rain washes away the grittiness of the…

  In my family, the animals are king. Growing up there was no family dinner that did not include finding a cat curled up on one of the dining room chairs or having the dog coax you into giving him food from your plate with his big, watery eyes. From celebration to devastation, our pets…