Darling, I was talking to a close friend about our relationships with our children. We discussed the times we have wanted to express our feelings with a member of our family but didn’t because we did not want to create a tsunami wave! This led to a broader discussion because it’s the New Year of […]

Be Fierce, Adaptable and Committed in Elsewhere It has been almost a year that the world population has been living under the threat of the COVID-19. Living in social isolation and in Elsewhere (what I call America these days) seems to be becoming the norm. There are many who fear the world is on the […]

Holiday Season The holiday season is truly a magical time, filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of togetherness. It’s a season when we pause to celebrate life’s blessings and show our appreciation for the special people in our lives. One of the greatest joys of this time of year is the tradition of giving—finding […]

How to Self-Nurture During Trying Times in Elsewhere Darling, it is early morning on a sunny day. Except for my closet and files, every cabinet, drawer, and closet in our home is organized. A smile crosses my face because I am satisfied with this part of my project. I walk through the rooms of our […]

Darling, last July, after living in isolation for four months because of COVID-19, I came to the sad realization my lifestyle was not about to change anytime soon. I felt I was living in elsewhere and no longer in the America I love. And, that is how I named the new world we live in, […]