One Christmas in the late 90s, I went to visit my sister who at the time lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Our whole family had flown there to celebrate the holidays together. We took a drive up to the Grand Canyon, stopping in Sedona along the way for a few days. It was a very scenic […]
I’m Not Vegan I’m Veggie-friendly
She had a strict eating schedule for me and became upset with my parents when they took me out at mealtimes. She was very particular about making sure I ate on time and about the types of food that I ate. I loved the herbal soups with chicken or pork that she’d make for me. […]
20 Reasons Gratitude is Essential for Your Life
Gratitude is the act of feeling and expressing your appreciation or thanks in the present moment. Positive psychologists define gratitude as a deeper appreciation and consider it to be an extremely important positive emotion. Here are 20 reasons Gratitude is important for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Gratitude shares the same etymology as the […]
What Caesar Taught Me
Caesar is the animagus that lives at Pet’s Villa, the animal shelter I volunteer at. I met him last year when I was mopping the floor at Pet’s Villa. One humid day I was furiously mopping the floor when I felt a light scratch at the back of my arms. I turned around and in […]