Saying Goodbye to the Queen Mum.

Saying Goodbye to the Queen Mum.

Watching the televised State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at St. George’s Chapel this morning, I found the service to be both powerful and beautiful. Incredibly sad and historical, too. Anyone that has ever lost a loved one can understand the emotional moments...
Monday Pause. Puerto Rico.

Monday Pause. Puerto Rico.

Thoughts and prayers are with Puerto Rico this morning as they deal with devastating floods, mudslides and power outages from Hurricane Fiona. They have already been through so much.
Presidential Kudos & RicStar’s Camp-

Presidential Kudos & RicStar’s Camp-

When you receive a letter of recognition for your non-profit from the President of the United States, aka #POTUS, that is a very good day. Thank you, Joe Biden, for taking time out from your big responsibilities to share your wonderful words of support for the...
Queen Elizabeth II has died.

Queen Elizabeth II has died.

April 21, 1926 – September 8, 2022. I will leave longer tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her reign to those more deserving of sharing them. No lengthy post here. But I will say this. I remember the thrill that I felt in 2018 on my last pre-Covid...
Back-to-School Wishes 2022/23.

Back-to-School Wishes 2022/23.

Today is the day when most kids across the country finally return to the classroom for another year of learning. It’s an important, exciting and emotional day for many, and one which should give us all pause as we decide what we really want for our...
Welcome, September.

Welcome, September.

Sweet, sweet September. You are my main seasonal crush. You gift Crayola-colored leaves and lovely mums, earlier bedtimes, comforting sweaters and sassy boots, hot-spiced cider and tart caramel apples, joyful Big-Ten football noise, back-to-school activities, cooler...