The rain in Spain, I learned does not fall mainly on the plain, but in the northern mountains. And while I felt a little like Eliza in the musical “My Fair Lady” trying desperately to lose my American accent by practicing Spanish speech exercises, I learned that it doesn’t really matter. Upon arriving in Spain a …
Learn something new
The February issue of Rochester Magazine started out as a quest-of-sorts to try something new in Rochester. During the past year, I noticed a trend around learning something – anything – new, and different in a fun, hands-on way.
Write a letter and inspire a young person’s dream
Taking the time to write a letter to a fan can inspire and encourage a young person to work hard – harder even – to achieve their dream.
How weight loss transformed one woman’s life
Weight loss feeds into success in life, love and business for Anne Johnson Gabel.
The twelfth breakfast – a birthday letter to my son
A letter to my son on his twelfth birthday.
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Three words to guide you in 2014
There are many ways to start 2014 well, but my favorite way is to choose three words to help guide your goals and efforts in the new year.
Southwest Airlines makes flight to Orlando fun
How Southwest Airlines made flight to Orlando a fun experience for a mother and son.
Lessons learned from loss – “Jack’s Five Dads”
Losing a parent is a profound loss at any age. Children especially have trouble realizing that the loss is permanent, and they can’t organize their emotions the way an adult can. When friend Bob Dedrick lost his battle with cancer, Rob Hovey, of Canandaigua, wanted to do something for Dedrick’s family. But he didn’t know …
