Honoring The Fallen

It has been a decade since I wrote this story for The East Hampton Star, but unfortunately, it is timeless. It shows how people honor those who have sacrificed, how they keep them alive in their hearts and minds. https://www.easthamptonstar.com/archive/honoring-two-who-gave-their-lives Enjoy your weekend, the sales, and gatherings, but please stop to remember those who are … Continue reading Honoring The Fallen

Breast Cancer Awareness

I have attended, advanced and photographed many charitable events in my life, but I did not receive help when I needed it. Why? Because my health care plan did not conform to conventional medicine's marketing plan. Breast cancer awareness month triggers me because I see little done to help anyone with breast cancer. "We are … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness

Natural Health and Beauty

Civil and/or impending world war takes a toll on my health as well as my skin. With a wide open border, threats of nuclear war, and a treasonous regime destroying America, I have increased my stress reduction practices and tool box. A former executive in the natural product and nutrition industry, I like to support … Continue reading Natural Health and Beauty

Storm Preparedness

After living through storms and their aftermaths I gained some wisdom. Here are a few things to consider. The tornado photo featured on this blog post came out of an unnamed storm. A storm's path is uncertain no matter what you are told. Nature cannot be nailed down. Unexpected turns are common. Size matters. Pay … Continue reading Storm Preparedness

Tropical Storms

It takes a foot of water to flip a car. Wet ground leads to downed trees, power lines too. Power sometimes takes weeks to be restored when damage is widespread. Where houses are not built with strong foundations and materials, a few feet of flooding or surge can wash them away. In the mountains. heavy … Continue reading Tropical Storms

Roomies Come Together

"There's music in dreams!" I awoke and announced my revelation to my then college roommate, asking her to write it down. Carrie and Kimmy We both love music. She was always awake later than me, whether it was cramming for a test or chatting on the phone with her many admirers, including her mother. Everyone … Continue reading Roomies Come Together

Veterans Day Matters

Veterans Day honors all who have served and still do serve our country. It falls between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Please don't let it fall between the cracks in corporate media. I witnessed the life first hand when I was a military wife myself, and I will never forget. Dad in Korea Grandpa Vincenzo Salvi volunteered … Continue reading Veterans Day Matters