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"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion." — Mary Engelbreit I was having a conversation with someone this week, and this concept came up. She is a vintage expert who curates and sells so many beautiful pieces. From clothing to barware and décor, she brings the past into the present, keeping it relevant and real. I was saying … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: What are you saving it for?

"Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." — James Thurber When I was growing up, I always sought out my father when I was having a hard time with something, whether it was school, a friendship, or a work thing. He had a way of seeing right to the heart of something and not beating around the bush about it. He also had a wicked Irish sense … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: What’s next? I have no idea.

“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” — Vicki Baum Full disclosure: I can’t dance. I don't know my left from my right, and I have the coordination of a squirrel experiencing an aneurysm. I’m an Irish girl with a stubborn streak, and I refuse to be led around and told where to go and what to do. I failed at the waltz, the fox trot, and whatever … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: No shortcuts

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” — Lewis Carroll I keep reading this and thinking, "Well, no, not really, well maybe, hmm, OK, I guess," which is a clear indication that I spent some time recently not knowing where I was going, but I had a great time anyway, and enjoyed everywhere I went. So, I guess that means I got there? I love to … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: Day tripping