Relationship
Why Did She Have to Eat the Apple?
I often pondered not only why Eve ate the forbidden fruit, but what actually happened in the moments immediately following The Fall. All religions, monotheistic and polytheistic alike, have oral and written traditions on humanity’s separation from the Divine. Most of the ancient civilizations like the Sumerians, Egyptians and Babylonians told stories of man’s creation…
Read MoreThe Friend Zone
One of my fav comedies stars Ryan Reynolds in “Just Friends.” Very early in the movie Chris Brander, played by Reynolds, gets laughed out of a high school graduation party when the football team reads what he wrote in his best friend Jamie’s yearbook where he professes his love for her. Chris wanted out of…
Read MoreJust Steph's Wish For You Today
Everybody has two lives. Their second one begins when they realize they only have one. After taking a good look in the mirror and reviewing my life experiences, including living with Poland’s Syndrome, I encourage you to courageously dig deep to recognize your own greatness, embrace your life and savor every aspect of living. Realize…
Read MoreFollow Your Bliss
Growing up Sicilian and Catholic, I learned very quickly not to be too happy. The dark days will be here soon enough. This concept was a reality in my years of domestication. My dad hitting it big over a fall weekend of football meant happy times, fine dining, trips to the mall. Hurry, get what…
Read MoreThe Eyes Have It
I love the eye lock. You can almost guess what the other person is feeling in the eye lock. Take for instance an infant in her mother’s arms. When I held my babies, I looked deep into their eyes loving them to their core. They would stare back knowing they were safe and loved. Back…
Read MoreThere's Something About You and I
Extroverts love to be in the mix. They gain energy from being with people, especially those with whom they connect. Isolation is torture. This is me. I love to work a room, meet new friends and dig into their hearts. For me, each encounter is unique and enhances my mere existence. I am a better…
Read MoreWhat Happened to Vinny?
Planning my trip to the desert strip was interesting this time around. We try to get to a few shows, including big headliners like Rod Stewart and Ray Romano. This time of year, many of the usual big names are taking a hiatus. So it was easy to convince my husband to see Donny &…
Read MoreYah, You Blend!
I have been living in Atlanta for twenty years. I was a young mother of one when we arrived south of the Mason-Dixon line. It took me seven years to finally say, with a lump in my throat, that the peach state was home for me. It was at this turning point that I knew…
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