My mother, Dorothy Mae Ross, was laid to rest on April 4, 2017, so I now recognize Mother’s Day without her. Although I would

To choose the perfect sandcastle from my childhood would prove a daunting task. So many fond memories of golden days spent at the beach;

5:32 am. I lay staring at the clock, remembering the moment of her arrival; and what an arrival it had been! So many years have

My daughter recently reached out and extended an offer for breakfast at Stella G’s Cafe. My daughter wanted to know if I would accompany

A couple months ago, I made a decision to lose a few pounds. This commitment led me to changing my diet, getting a trainer,

At 48 years old, I was earnestly trying to put myself through school—keyword “trying.” My initial gung-ho spirit was suddenly cut short during my

As I waited in line to check into the hotel, the woman next to me smiled pleasantly. I remember her dressed in warm and

Cheerful friends are good medicine. I found this out when my friend Marlene decided to spend Sunday with me, bringing the right dose of

When the call came in, my heart dropped. Up to that point, it couldn’t have been a better day; the sun beaming through the sunroof

Today’s visit to the bank should have followed the same basic routine it always has; a few transactions in a few minutes. But what

While regular life often feels like a series of scenes from The Hunger Games – people competing in a society of the survival of

I hung up the phone and sighed. ‘We’re not looking right now but are always accepting applications; due to the number of applicants, you