I remember back when I was in grade school, which seems like eons ago now. I was asked to take part in our school play, I was very excited and rehearsed very hard for my role. However, when the day of the play came, I…

“We are most alive when we’re in love” John Updike It’s Valentine’s Day and the signs of love are everywhere. Pink and red hearts dangle from just about every ceiling you see. It’s the one day of the year, that you can wear love literally…

The New Year is finally here and the first month is already almost over, with only a few days left to go. Have all your resolutions been met? You know the ones, “ promises of being a better partner/spouse”. How about the promises to be…

If you are anything like me, when the summer gives way to the fall and winter months, so does my mood, at least for a period of time.  Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD as it is commonly called is a disorder that affects one’s mood,…

Just a few months ago, I went from not knowing anyone who had committed suicide to a colleague and friend taking her own life. This tragedy continues to hurt me months later. Not only was this individual vibrant, charismatic, fun and loved by everyone she…

One of the questions that I get asked all the time from couples is, how do we keep it hot and spicy?  Every relationship is different and it may go through their ups and downs.  Couples are often left feeling hopeless and depleted after a…