As an Italian, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The combination of food and family is like the perfect swirl of yummy goodness. When my mother was alive, we would try to gather as a family even though my sisters and I are scattered throughout the US. One sister lives in Georgia, another in… Read More In Gratitude We Trust….

Ever since I started at my current place of employment, I’ve been honest about my plans to retire in 7 years (that was over 4 years ago). This past weekend, my wife and I took our first real step toward that journey….we bought an RV. We’ve been talking about traveling after we retire for it… Read More To Retirement and Beyond….

The one thing I believe our divided nation can agree on is our gratitude for the sacrifices made by the men and women in the military. I want to write my blog today about something positive like gratitude for those brave and selfless folks who either currently serve or who have served our country. Let… Read More OoohRah!

Warning:  It won’t be difficult to figure out who I voted for…It’s hard to escape all the political maneuvering that  has invaded every single inch of our lives over the last several months. This year the Presidential race is like nothing I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Regardless of who wins, it seems that… Read More A Nation Divided…