Hope through the Grief
Everyone has their own way of grieving. For some it is harder than others. For children – we can’t even begin to imagine. They have such a sense of innocence and wonder. How can they begin to comprehend the loss of a loved one? Adults are often told that “this feeling won’t last forever” and “everything happens for a reason.” These proclamations aren’t going to make the grownups feel better and they certainly aren’t going to help children understand. This is something I had n
Wine Filled Weekend
On to the topic of wine – yes! Just this past weekend, Wine Fest returned to our little grape-filled town, also known as the Wine Country Harvest Festival, which is held near the end of September every year. This three day festival brings in an average of 20,000 visitors between three parks, so it is a great boost for our community. The air is filled with the scent of grapes and all of our small shops are receiving a huge increase in tourist sales. Plus, there are opportuniti
Happy Wife, Happy Life
My husband likes to say “happy wife, happy life.” Of course this statement rings true in most cases (men take note here), but living a healthy lifestyle is also an extremely important key to living a happy and fulfilled life. I generally strive to retain a positive and upbeat attitude in any given situation, because honestly, why would you want to go through life any other way? My goal in life is to choose my happiness. Be joyful in every day. Health and happiness go hand in
