As we celebrate Veterans Day and are thankful for the freedoms we get to enjoy because a Veteran fought for them, most of us are not willing to acknowledge the life-long struggles with PTSD our veterans continue to endure. As the granddaughter, daughter and the widow of disabled veterans, I…

50 common phrases narcissists use and what they really mean Have you ever come away from a conversation with a weird, sick feeling like the other person didn’t mean what they said? If so, trust your intuition; these common phrases can be very clear red flags! After surviving 20 years…

Last weekend, I took my kids to see the Barbie Movie. We were so excited about this blockbuster event. Before attending, my 11-year-old daughter insisted on wearing all pink and adding some makeup. My teenage son was also excited to see it, as he had heard the good reviews. I…

I get asked all the time, “How could you possibly like a team that loses all the time?” There’s no short answer to that question. They don’t lose ALL the time. It’s my hometown team! How could I not? The Bills are more than just a winning or losing team…

Warning: Don’t Eat the Salad, It’s Toxic! Introducing the first item on the menu at Toxic Cafe, Toxic Word Salad! Survivor Reviews *If I could give it 0 stars, I would! Will never go back again! *Left with a bitter taste in my mouth. *I was physically ill! In and out of the…

Inspired by another Medium writer Cristina Ouch’s Story, “Dear Men, I don’t owe you a thing.” I must say, Medium has been an invaluable resource with healing from my own trauma. I normally write about coffee and wine, but Cristina’s post was empowering and showed me that I can’t remain…

A Macchiato is NOT a Drink! Setting the record straight. A macchiato is not a drink, it is a technique. Ok, Before I lose some people, allow me to clarify. A macchiato is not a drink, but a Caramel Macchiato is. I bet now you are really confused. Caramel Macchiato…

Train Your Palate 14 easy steps to taste wine, coffee and the finer things in life. We’ve all been there. You’re out to dinner, most likely with your significant other’s friends, and one of them insists on describing every aspect of the meal. They get so specific, you wonder if…

Who I am I come from a family where both parents worked hard and made sacrifices for their job, only to find themselves laid off when time got tough. Where things were never given but always earned. When there was hope that if you work hard, you may have a…