Now that the holidays are behind us, and the excitement, anticipation, and stress of the season are no longer bearing down on us and clouding our minds, we can turn to reflect on our experiences at the holidays. Though it may seem strange, this is a great time to...
For me, living in a home with small children renews the magic of the holiday season exponentially. They look around and see the magic and the surprise and their energy is infectious.Their wonder and joy at the lights and magic in the air reminds us of the beauty of...
It seems late to me, the very end of November, to be seeing the first rains of the season. It has been a beautiful summer, and a summer-like fall, but now the forecast calls for a change in weather conditions and rain is on the horizon. Here in the mountains close to...
A day at the spa, relaxing on the beach, taking a long fishing trip, going for a hike in a beautiful place. These are all examples of activities one can take that fall into the category of self care. Seeing an attorney does not appear anywhere on the list. Seeing an...
The seasons are changing and fall is in full swing. The air is crisp in the mornings, but warms come afternoon- inviting us outside to enjoy just a little more sunshine. October is a special month. It is the start of the holiday season with wonderful celebrations of...
Wills vs. Trusts? Estate planning can be confusing. Often when we think about estate planning we think of someone with a lot of money, not someone that we identify with ourselves. We picture this person who looks nothing like ourselves sitting down and dictating...
