Super Bowl Munchies
I didn't get a ton of Super Bowl recipes, but I did get enough to have a pretty awesome party. I won't be having a party though. I'll be...

Taking Life One Day at a Time
It's natural to see the end of the year as a time for reflection and new beginnings. 2017 has been a tough year for me in many ways, but...

Thanksgiving Favorites Survey Results
Just for fun, I surveyed my newsletter subscribers to see what they enjoy most about the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are the results of my...

Finding the Elusive "Bright Side"
We’ve all been taught that when hit with bad moments in life, we’re supposed to “look on the bright side.” Well, how about when life...
Giving More Than You Get
I came upon this quote as I was walking down the hall in the Fairfax INOVA Hospital last week. There were plenty of other quotes...


Read the First 3 Chapters of Tide of Deceit
Tide of Deceit will be released on September 19th. Check out the first 3 chapters. :) Chapter One Cassie “I’m sorry, Ms. Taylor, but I...


What's your power piece of clothing?
We've all heard of the power suit, right? The suit doesn't work for everyone, but there is some merit in the idea that an item of...


Do you read book acknowledgements?
When you read a book, do you take the time to read the book acknowledgments? I do! It's like a secret look into the work the author did...


Are you a beach person?
People ask me this question every once in a while. I'm sure you get it, too. I'm never sure how to answer, since for me, it isn't that...


How do you adventure?
I'm not exactly an adventurer in the typical sense. I don't white water kayak or camp in the Rockies. I have no desire to climb Mt....

