I now have two dates each year that are personally meaningful. The first being a true celebration of life, my birthday, and the second is the anniversary of being cancer-free. I am[...]

If life you gives you lemons, make lemonade. That has always been my philosophy and it has certainly served my family and I well, no pun intended. Being a native Long Islander, the[...]

My life has always been about teaching others; I just now execute that skill through another profession. As a scuba instructor, I was used to a classroom setting in the water. Toda[...]

It was December 2008 and I was ready to wrap up the year with a nice Christmas vacation with my family. Unfortunately, one week before Christmas I was told that my position at work[...]

Imagine a World with Less Cancer and More Birthdays. My life changed when I heard the word cancer. Looking back I remember when this whole thing started. Two weeks before finding o[...]

Little did I realize that converting my home to “green products” would be such a life changing experience for my family and I. Going back to when I was a small child, I[...]

As the driver of a plug-in hybrid electric Toyota Prius, or “PHEV,” I’ve grown quite immune to the sideway glances or blatant ogling from other commuters as I mak[...]

I have come a long way, baby. Truly I have. I am proud of my journey and what I’ve been able to accomplish, although it hasn’t been easy. First, a little history: back [...]

About two and a half years ago I bought myself a brand new bicycle. I researched and researched, stopping at all the local shops to find one that was just right. When I found the o[...]

This Holiday Season we have so much to be thankful for. But, above all else, my husband, John, and I are celebrating our son’s mid-tour visit from Afghanistan and we couldn&#[...]

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was 2005 and my job at a major airline transferred me to Orlando. With the changes of scenery and the stresses of moving, I was not feeling [...]

I was born and raised in Erie, PA. In August 1973 I picked up my life, came to Orlando and moved in with a friend with the intention of staying just a couple of weeks before moving[...]

The empty nest. It’s something all parents think about at some point.  Sometimes in a positive light, often not.  The 2006 comedy movie “Failure to Launch” made l[...]

White sandy beaches. Breathtaking oceanfront views. Live music with chef-prepared cuisine. Paradise? It just might be. And the best part is – it’s a lot closer than you[...]

On April 29, 2010, I won the biggest gift in all my life: a round trip for two to Vancouver, BC that included accommodations for four days, three nights and airfare. I have always [...]