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Life on a Box Wine Budget- The Value Of A MomentWith the recent announcement of Bruce Willis’s aphasia diagnosis, this previously unknown and quite invisible, disability has now come to the forefront of our collective awareness. A few years ago, I had never heard of aphasia. If I thought enough … Continue reading →
- Music To Your Ears…Part IIPeter Naughton is at it again. His second piece for percussion ensemble has just been published and is available for purchase through Tapspace, the go-to for all creative percussionists. In his own words: “When writing Waiting to Exhale, I tried … Continue reading →
- A Parting Glass To Mom And DadWith St. Patrick’s Day upon us, my thoughts naturally turn to my favorite South Side Irishmen. While the day, and in this case, the weekend, is filled with the usual nod to our Irish ancestry, celebrating with parades, rebel songs, … Continue reading →
- NUMB’s The Word…Check out latest book, NUMB. It follows an unlikely serial killer. You might even like her… NUMB tells the story of a desperate woman trying to balance a professional career, motherhood, marriage and the agonizing loss of her mother into the … Continue reading →
- To A Life Well-Lived…Happy Birthday DadToday’s my dad’s birthday. He was born John Casey Toner on December 9, 1922. To most people, December 9th is not a day that stands out any differently than any other day on the calendar. No one gets the day … Continue reading →
- Mammograms, Colonoscopies and LifeLine Scans…Oh MyThere have been a few moments in my life that stand out as bonafide “grown-up moments”. Case in point…when I scheduled (because yes, making the appointment was cause for a nice pat on the back) and then actually showed up … Continue reading →
- Come Fly With Me…But Don’t Expect a Good SeatThe polar vortex is over and we’re out of hibernation! On today’s episode we’re talking about the joys of air travel. That’s right…the stress of checking in EXACTLY 24 hours ahead of your Southwest flight, checking your bag, dealing with … Continue reading →
- Bank Math…Before we get started…just to let you know, I’m all about the fabulousness of Direct Deposit. I have it. My husband doesn’t. So, now that we got that out of the way… Why is it that when a check is … Continue reading →
- Music To Your EarsStill not sure what to get that special percussionist or pianist in your life for Christmas?? Check out this beautiful solo piece written by my son 🙂 Peter Naughton composed Two Rivers through his tenure at the Birch Creek Music … Continue reading →
- Thanksgiving – A Day To SavorAs the hours of another Thanksgiving Day wind down, I’m reminded of all the things I am thankful for in my life. I know, I know, everyone can recite the usual litany in their sleep, but, indulge me as I … Continue reading →
- The Value Of A Moment
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