Remembering my Grandmother
Remembering many things today as a country, and paying my respects of course. But on a much smaller note, I am also remembering my grandmother, Ida, who passed away on this date about 18 years ago. Her style, wit and humor are things I will always remember about her....
Remembering September 11th
The important thing for me today, is to do all that I can with love and kindness. That is the best way that I can think to honor the people that died, and the families who suffered those losses. Today I remember that on September 11th 21 years ago, I learned that...
National Sisters Day: finding (and meeting!) my biological sister ✨
As many of you probably know, I am adopted and so proud of my adoption story as it is such a love filled one. I was adopted as an infant and my parents have loved me and cared for me and been there for me for my entire life. I was so lucky because not all adoption...
Change is the only constant in life
Andiamo, you will be in my heart forever and ever. Growing up on Lake Michigan was magical. There is no life more awesome than Lake life. Endless memories of Lake Michigan as my swimming pool. Early mornings out on the lake with my dad. Spending time in the engine...
Going before I am ready; a mindset.
I pretty much live by this idea of doing something before I feel ready so I am not hung up on the unrealistic perfection of something . Initially, sometime in March of 2020 I had no choice but to adapt to this mindset because things were coming at me from all angles....
Wanderlust, or intentional travel?
While some have a non specific yet driving sense of wanderlust, I instead find myself drawn to specific places for very intentional reasons. Travel for the sake of covering as much ground as possible, or to see everything in two days is just not for me. 😎. I am also...
March News from MDE
Hello and welcome to SPRING! Let’s spring forward and immerse ourselves in a wonderfully busy March! We are about one month out from our second wedding of the season as well as a very special wine dinner at Gene & Georgetti with Stag’s Leap! (Not to be missed,...
Monday morning gratitude: back in the saddle
2021 had some ups and downs (beginning this Monday morning post with a massive understatement 🤣) including a few equine injuries and a few human ones too. All of which took much time to heal, and ultimately took me completely out of the saddle for more than three...

