Just the other day, I spotted dainty "mystery" plants sprouting huge soft downy globes of milky white seeds perched high atop long slender deep green stems. I experienced my usual “wished I’d brought my camera along” angst and thought about returning to photograph them the next day.

Fast forward to the next day. I grabbed my camera and headed out to photograph the gigantic…

The two most important things that allow a woman to trust and open to a man are love and a sense of safety.  Only with these two elements in place, can a woman surrender herself in any relationship, whether it be a one-night stand, a long-term, committed relationship or a life-long marriage.  Women bloom with a safe and loving man.  They open their petals as if to the sun and become the radiant beings that they are.  

For many women, however, it is only safety that allows them…

It was a sure sign that I needed to take some time for myself as I looked forward to my upcoming dental appointment just so I would be forced to lie back and do nothing for an hour. I don't know about you, but for me this year has been a faster-than-normal rate race. What gives?



There seems to be a prevailing belief out there that time is running out, and that we all need to scramble to keep from falling behind. This pressure is in the very ether we breathe, and it manifests itself…

Beauty Tips

by Audrey Hepburn

The following was written by Audrey Hepburn

who was asked to share beauty tips.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the…