I am planning a full day of pampering at the spa. I am going to start with a fish pedicure. They are the latest rage in the beauty world. You place your feet in a small pool of water and Garra rufa fish, otherwise known as doctor fish, eat the dead s...

Last week I attended a mass celebration for a high school friend who had chosen to become a consecrated virgin. I am ashamed to admit I only attended the mass out of curiosity. I haven’t actually talked to this woman in years.   Most of the...

I am blessed with a large, loving extended family and a cottage on Cape Cod. Every summer we spend our weekends together, going to the beach, grilling food, laughing and talking. Last weekend I was there with my two children, my cousin, and his f...