This is my happy place! Ocean City, New Jersey. My family has been vacationing in South Jersey, well, since my mom was 4 years old...and Yai Yai is now 87. Yai, and I, and about 40 siblings, cousins and assorted family members just spent two weeks at the shore. It was great to hang [...]
When I was a kid, I often rolled my eyes when my mom (we call her Yai Yai) trotted out some un-asked-for advice. Now, I appreciate that she is quite a wise woman. What happened between then and now? I got older and I got humbled. I've considered what's important and what I could let go. [...]
(View video on YouTube) Manners promote peace, friendship…and sales! Growing up, my sisters and brother and I were fortunate to have a mother who taught us good manners. Yai Yai gave us a rule that if you are going to visit someone, you should bring a gift. Bringing a [...]
