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“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” Frederick Keonig We have a few weeks of beautiful summer weather left. After the winter we had this...

“Nobody will ever care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Theodore Roosevelt Happy Birthday USA & Happy Birthday Aunt Debbie & Happy Birthday Nicolas! We had a busy July 4th weekend. We celebrated the Birthday of America at my brother...

My father was my very first mentor. He has many traits that I respect and admire and have always tried to emulate. Dad has always been a provider. He is a hard worker, friendly, outgoing, family-focused and goal-oriented. It is pretty obvious now, that as a kid, I was...

Today is a special day, this Mother’s Day holiday affects everyone everywhere because everyone has a mom. It is a great day to celebrate our moms and enjoy their day with them. That is what we do each year, and that is what our plans are for the day. I really consider...

Doesn’t it feel good when your boss or your colleagues recognize your efforts at work? It does something to your self-esteem. It makes you feel more confident. Well, we learn all about this from a young age. Just recently, my almost 8-year-old son was “Star of the...

What were you watching on February 1, 2015? The 49th Super Bowl would be my answer. What a game! It was close, it was exciting, and it was downright unpredictable. Although if you are a true Patriots fan; one never loses hope. So with less than 30 seconds left in the...

I hope that everyone is enjoying the New Year. Here in the Boston area, we were hit with over 2 feet of snow (some places received over 3 feet) and more is on the way. This photo is of my son John Robert and his little cousin Mia after sledding through 2+ feet of...

GOALS ARE GOOD! Happy New Year! The New Year offers you the opportunity to not only look back but also (and perhaps more importantly) look forward. Let’s start by answering the following questions: Will 2015 be your year?What are you going to do to make this year...

It was 4 years ago in November when John Robert had his Open Heart Surgery. We were back in Children’s Hospital last month, but it was a false alarm. His monitor was showing artifacts. He is fine and doing great.Every November I can attest to how grateful we are as a...