You’re here.
That makes you a star.
You ready to #shinebrightly?
Yeah, me too!
Come see me at the place:
A Star in My Universe
Share a Cup of Friends-ship
In case you aren’t aware, there is a Central Perk coffee. No, it isn’t on the ground floor of the greatest rent control building in Manhattan history, but does make a fine up of Joe. Take a sip and you may find yourself saying, “How you doin”? Okay, yes, that is a cringe-worthy Friends pun, but it’s fair because that is also the name of one of their brews, as well as “We Were on a Break”, and the “Pivot” blend. And they make for great gifts under the tree.
Movies for Under the Tree
In my house, few presents win more than movies. Even in this digital world, my daughter especially loves an actual DVD/Blu-Ray in hand. Here are a few that will be winning as gifts for our family tree,
Enjoy Life More
Believe it or not, we have a lot of control over your life and what happens each day. Happiness isn’t just a “feeling” and it depends a great deal on habits and way of life.
Eastern Dreaming
The last two years, I have felt my wanderlust go into overdrive. Anyone else? I was traveling a decent amount domestically, and always dreaming of international travel pre-Covid, and then the world shut down. Now that it has opened again, all of those dreams have exploded like fireworks. Recently, my eyes have turned eastward,
She Loves New York
Sometimes you come across a book that speaks to your heart and this new beauty did that in full! Dearest New York by Deidre Gartner was like a postcard I would have written to the NYC I lived and loved before 9/11. My heart sang with the pages.
Open to the New
I talk a lot about shining brightly and throwing pebbles of positivity into the sea, but all of that depends on us being a bright light ourselves. This is a hard lesson I learned this year. I let might dim a bit. Candles o burn out if we don’t tend to them. For me I will be trying a litte aura.
Santa is Coming!
Back in August, I shared Old World Christmas and a beautiful giveaway they were doing of Christmas Cheer. Well, they graced me with some, as well. Unboxing to follow. Thank you, Old World Christmas, for bringing a smile to my face and starting my Christmas off right. Keep shining brightly.
Pack for the Trip of Life
Life isn’t always easy all of the time, and the proverbial road of life has plenty of bumps along the way. Here’s the thing, though. The better we prepare for a road trip, the easier it goes. And if you’ll continue to roll with the metaphor (and well-placed pun), the same goes for life.
Surprised by Love
Sometimes love. whether it comes for or from something can be frustrating. In fact, correction, that is more often than not the case. This can be true whether it is a passion for a subject studied, a romance blossoming, or even an understanding of something greater than oneself, a newfound, or refound belief in God.
Fun in the Cold
Colder weather doesn't mean an active vacation around the winter holidays can’t happen. In fact, now that I live in Western New York I am surrounded by snow and ice and have found it a great source for plenty of fun activities.
Back to the Zoo
Sometimes life hands you full circle moments. When it does, don’t skip the chance to jump in the middle. This is true even if it leaves you a little nervous. Mine came when thanks to my friend, Di over at FSM Media, I got to interview Doug and Emily aka Emmy Jo of the New Zoo Revue.
Kids Need a Boost, Too
For years, I have written about kids needing to feel important and valuable. I want my children to know from the get-go that no matter what, they are her for a reason and I love them unconditionally. Now that they are teens, oops excuse me, one just turned twenty.
Back in the Center Ring
The Legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Debuts All-New Reimagined The Greatest Show On Earth® - this American Icon has launched a spectacular nationwide tour that brings comedy, thrills, and artistry to Children of All Ages© and it’s coming to Buffalo!
Own Your Health
So if you have been following along lately, you may noticed that I have been trying to take more control over your health and wellbeing. Working towards this possibility is working towards a brighter future. It isn’t easy and I wobble on this path but I thought I would share what I am trying to do.
Keep Standing Tall
No one can suggest I have been shy about my age as of late. In fact, it has been my lead. That said, getting older is not a zero-sum game (sorry I have been bingeing Billions). There are costs and one of them is bone health. Being a small-framed caucasian, I am especially aware that it is essential for me to remember what is going on inside, as well as outside as the calendars flip in my life.
Strike a Pose - Boost Your Confidence
We all want to feel a lot of confidence. I refer to it often as #shinebrightly. While that is something that I firmly believe is an inside-out process, I also know that we all feel better with some boosts to the outside, as well. Why else would I share my favorite beauty and fashion finds? There are other ways to give us that feeling, however.