Knitters, Runners, Writers and Local Business People are already great fans of the wonderful Daybreak Coffee House in Glastonbury, Connecticut.  For the 2013-2014 school-year Linda Kenneman and her brother Carmello also adopted Readers as their most enthusiastic fans by hosting a year-long book club.  At the first ever meeting, Linda hosted a packed house, yet the delicious coffee, tea and desserts were plentiful all night.  Linda and local author and Public Relations Expert, Wendy Paine Miller suggested that we break into groups of five or six.

I have a vivid imagination.  I used to get lost in my head with all the paths my life could take that inevitably seemed to end in different versions of me being rich and famous.  I would imagine my clothes, the parties, the well-known friends and my face gracing covers of magazines.  How I would get there was much less clear or fun to dwell on.   Fame and fortune seemed the solution to all life’s ills during my late teens.

Back In The Fight by Sergeant First Class Joseph Kapacziewski, his wife Kimberly, and Charles W. Sasser is an incredible story of perseverance and determination. Through Kimberly’s eyes the reader is able to gain insight to her job not only as a wife and mother, but also as Joe’s motivator as he faces the new challenge of his wounds and recovery.

With the new school year fast approaching it’s never too early to start thinking about those year-round gifts for that special teacher in your child’s life.  And, with so many gift-giving occasions like, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Teachers Appreciation Day, and more on the horizon, finding budget-friendly gifts is essential, especially for us price conscience moms.

This year, for the very first time, The Boy Scouts of the America have decided to bar obese scouts from their annual Jamboree. It’s the organization’s biggest event of the year, so the announcement prompted a lot of discussion in the media. Agree or disagree, the decision wasn’t made in a vacuum.

Looking for a physical and mental challenge to sum up your July? How about a mid-summer 5K run? If you happen to be in the central Connecticut area for the last Saturday of this month, please visit this website to learn more about the Scottish Rite Freemasons 5K Run to Benefit Children with Dyslexia: http://www.plattsys.com/waspeview.asp?eventid=1042. As a CT Certified Reading Consultant, this race holds special meaning for me both personally and professionally.

In a few weeks, my oldest child will leave for college.  I remember the tears I shed as he boarded the school bus for kindergarten!

Taya Kyle, the wife of the late hero Chris Kyle has a new job.  Taya is dedicated to keeping Chris’ legacy alive, after he was murdered in February of this year.  She had not expected to become a working mom at this time in her life, but circumstances dictated otherwise.  In the midst of working on his seco

For some, the dilemma is what to wear underneath their cap and gown. For others, the dilemma is making sure their cap doesn’t fall or ensuring the tassel stays in the correct side. And for a few, the dilemma is focusing on not falling as they walk across the stage.

Is it self-centered to continue to be ourselves after becoming mothers? If a woman continues to pursue her career and personal interests after giving birth to and/or adopting a child, some people consider her to be selfish. Over the past five years my friends Jammy Davies (pronounced Jay-me) and Shari Deluca have been teaching my students about careers in the law, and the implications that our laws have on daily life.