Bring on the Fireworks!

Bring on the Fireworks!

Coming from a family that has always been involved in politics, being a Congressional Intern one summer, getting a political science degree, working at the state Capitol for years and having served as Alderwoman for almost 16 years in my community, I love the 4th of...
Be Open to the Possibility

Be Open to the Possibility

So often as humans our first reaction is to judge by appearance.  But how often do we think of the back story behind the appearance? For example, if you see someone who is homeless do you assume it is their own doing that put them there?  In some cases, that is the...
It’s All in your Perspective

It’s All in your Perspective

So I had a little medical situation that landed me in the ER last week.  The nurse asked what my pain level was on a scale between 1-10.  I replied, “It’s all in your perspective.”  Compared to a bruise, well it’s a 10, compared to an arm cut off, it’s a 2.  I told...

The Journey of New Habits

THE JOURNEY OF NEW HABITS Every so often I feel the need to change things up in my life.  It might be to rearrange furniture, add in walking to my day, trying out a new art project or even adding a little meditation.  Sometimes I keep this new habit and sometimes I...