People Of The Flint
Winter is reluctantly giving up its chilly grip on the Mohawk Valley, and as the snow melts and the temperatures rise, our thoughts turn to spring. The people of the Mohawk Valley Region live in the ancestral homeland of the Native American Iroquois and today still share and celebrate its distinguished history. It is a fascinating mosaic […]
Take Me Back
Take me back – life was so simple then I can remember when I became someone’s best friend Someone who would love only me The greatest of all my days How did I let it slip away Let me make it brand new, oh Lord Help me to remember when I had drifted out to […]
Family Ties Are Everyone’s Sacrifice
American communities are filled with people who seem to think they are “too busy” to help others but at the same time go around singing We Are Family. They believe it requires carrying huge burdens they don’t have time for. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s the small gestures that […]
Chapter 22
Life continued to groove on, and our salon became the number one in town. We had morphed from our safe cocoon. Salons throughout Syracuse began popping up, but we were the first—and the best. We had what it took to reign supreme. We were three young hipsters who stole the spotlight to become objects of […]
Frances
A Monarch butterfly wrapped entirely in wisdom, spiritual growth, and transformation. A decades-long client, Jim, asked me if I would consider taking his 94-year-old mother, Francis, as a new client. Her hairdresser for many years was retiring, and I was certain at her age, she had her hair “done” on the same day and at […]
Winning The Competition In Your Head
We often think of competition as a battle against everyone else. But the most impactful contest usually happens inside our heads. Let’s look at a better way to compete—one where you focus on steady self-improvement instead of constantly worrying about what everyone else is doing. 1. Adopt a “continuous improvement” mentality. One […]
Dear Daughter Anne
A mother’s love is unconditional. You can see it in her eyes, and she can feel it deep within her heart. She wants to share all the joy and laughter with her children and ensure their dreams come true. For one mother who looked into the future as far as she could see, it would […]
Beyond The Generation Gap
Why connecting young people and elders matters My biggest peeve is labeling people my age as old, seniors, or elderly, believing that we have nothing to offer and are one step from the grave. I prefer to use the term “seasoned,” like spicy, hot, full-flavored, tart, or, on occasion, feisty. A person who has been […]
