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There was a casual gathering of Laguna locals last week. The opportunity to listen and participate in these types of events is enriching and...

As August ends and September begins, my head is spinning with all that is clamoring for my attention. As a small example, my mother...

   When my 27-year-old nephew arrived at the family barbeque last week, he greeted me with a hug and a fond memory. “Hi, Aunt...

About 20 years ago, a colleague of mine, one of my favorite men in the world, called to say he was in Laguna and...

Recapturing the Child Within   I invite you to life and you send regrets. Sorry can't come, too late or too soon, too busy, too scared,...

A Mother for All Seasons Mother’s Day is a holiday that brings the opportunity to reflect on the continuum that gives life to the word...

Have a Heart   This week, as I read our letters to the editor, I noticed that our reputation as a hospitable, tolerant, free-spirited environment seems...

Quick Exit From Dramaland   Change is in the air. At least in my life. Everything from upgrading my computer to having  my web host decide...

Creating A Social Future   My eldest daughter, Lisa, shared a profound insight about the differing parenting experiences between herself and her sister Jennica. “Mom, I...

It’s About Time   Time has become a speed freak. In fact, I suspect it has been taking professional driving lessons and thinks my weekdays are...

Lessons from Whitney Houston   A few days after Whitney Houston’s death, I received a phone message from someone who wanted to express her sadness and...

The Verb of Love Valentines Day is all about love. In our aggressive society, it is easy to ignore this opportunity to let down...

The Fulfillment Factor Have you noticed that if you attempt to care deeply about everyone and everything, you end up stretched so thin that you...

The Importance of Doing Nothing   As this new year  comes out of the gate, my personal consulting work is bringing me aspects of life that...

Indy Columnist Shares the Power Within    The Woman’s Club’s free Brown Bag Chic event Wednesday, Sept. 7, at noon features Susan McNeal Velasquez presenting...