Life’s Little Pleasures

Mr. JP, all of 2-years-old, is providing pre-dinner entertainment by showing us how much he adores his Hot Wheels cars by kissing each and every one. My laughter in the background is genuine and adoring of his innocent happiness.
Thanks to my brother Brian for the photo.

Seize Life; It Goes Fast

Over the weekend I was digging around our basement when I came across some early photos of my (now) husband and I when we first met. As I perused the photos I thought about how much has happened in a decade. When we met, mobile phones were rare – although he had one, it was [...]

Who Knew? Brighter is Not Always Better

Every May during our annual family vacation to Hilton Head, we have to turn off any ocean-facing lights off 9 p.m. The city requires this in respect to the nesting sea turtles, in an attempt to help the creatures flourish. Bright lights can confuse the turtles and cause them harm or an untimely death.
Interestingly, night [...]