The subject of death is taboo to so many people. In many religions, it is considered a rite of passage or the passing from one existence to another. It is the circle of life. I believe it can be peaceful. But not for the ones we leave behind. For them there is pain and sadness….

Kenny Rogers wrote that iconic song about a poker game strategy that was really a metaphor for life when he stated that knowing when to hold and knowing when to fold your hand was the way to go. The same could be said for parenting. I was always told to pick my battles but there…

I have to admit I have never felt true fear until I became a mom. I have a vivid memory from my early days in LA as I pursued my dream to work as an actress in film. I was invited to ride the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Malibu on the back…