life
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Theater Life Lessons: How a Small Role Became My Big Break
I love the stage, but not necessarily on it though. When I lived in New York, Broadway was less than 35 minutes away. The lights, the marquees, the magic — all practically in my backyard. But we were living paycheck… Continue reading
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A Scary Place
Growing up in da Bronx wasn’t always easy—but it wasn’t bad either. Life had its rough edges, sure, but there was also beauty tucked into the corners of the city. We could walk to the Bronx Botanical Gardens to have… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Small Adventures
Not every adventure requires a suitcase, a plane ticket, or a far-off destination. Some of the best memories are made close to home—on ordinary days that turn out to be anything but ordinary. Lately, I’ve been learning to notice the… Continue reading
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How to Start Your Day: Cleaning, Chaos, and Breakfast
It’s not even 10:00am and I’m exhausted! You’d think I ran a marathon, but no—this was just a typical “let’s start the day” kind of morning… if your idea of typical includes pee, carpet shampoo, and a breakfast date on… Continue reading
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The Day Everything Changed
There are moments that split your life into two parts—before and after. For me, one of those moments was the day Dale, my 2nd husband, passed away, 16 years ago. It’s strange how the world keeps spinning when yours comes… Continue reading
Reflections & Ramblings 