As I walked through downtown Boston during my vacation a few weeks ago I found myself approaching a path that I walked many, many times during my first two years there. Rain or shine, 100% humidity or an ice storm, I make the trek to Government Center on the T (Boston's transportation system). Then I'd walk past city hall and down the stairs though Faneuil Hall to the edge of the North End. Right along the edge of the waterfront I got my first job teaching at a sweet childcar

My mom always teased that I was the best birthday present my dad ever got, arriving two weeks early and born exactly a week after his day. I adored him and thought he hung the moon for most of my early childhood. He was a big cuddly bear who brought me a new coloring book when I was sick and my mom flowers every Friday night. He loved bringing my brother and I treats like when he snuck out to the local bakery early Sunday morning practically buying out the place. He trave

Umm NO! Well yes in theory but mentally and emotionally perhaps not. I learned very quickly when I moved to LA how important it was to get oneself, their family and home prepared. My first earthquake in 2007 (a teeny one on the scale) scared the bejeez out of me and I got serious. Truth be told when someone barrels down the stairs at my apartment or the windows at my office creaks from the Santa Ana winds, all color leaves my face and I stop breathing which is followed by s