Kindness is such a staple in my life. In fact, some days I think it makes my world go round entirely, whether I’m showing it, on the receiving end, or witnessing it out in public, kindness always keeps me going. And for that, I’m so grateful. It’s a superpower we all have, and it only […]
Over the weekend, millions of us around the world are gathering with our families to celebrate Easter and Passover. To all my Christian and Jewish friends, I wish you a very gratifying and heartfelt holiday with your families and friends. I hope my Sunday story will interest you. I hesitated before putting my fingers on […]
The pilot says, “We will be landing in 25 minutes.” I think to myself, “I am going home. There is no place like home.” Our American Airlines flight from California circles the city, and as it dips under the low hanging clouds, a gorgeous view of my beautiful Chicago appears. I am mesmerized by its […]
When I was in my 20s, my girlfriend, Carolyn, dropped a little paperback book off at my home. It was “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Morrow. It wasn’t my birthday; the gift was purely a gift of friendship. Little did either of us know that the book would still be sitting on my nightstand […]
This letter is an expression of my gratitude and devotion to my darling husband, and Ultimate Concierge, Shelly… Before I became a writer, an author and the owner of an Internet company, our lives revolved around one another. I know you miss the days when it was just ‘us.’ I do, too. Life was uncomplicated. […]