Gilda Tavernese

VOTE As If Your Life Depends On It!

Yes, that is exactly what I mean. No, I’m not being the least bit dramatic. We are all humans that are part of a global community, and life experiences on the other side of this giant rock that we call earth are triggered tsunamis that in time are felt by all—ALL over the globe. WE—eligibleContinue reading “VOTE As If Your Life Depends On It!”

Be Playful At Any Age!

Let me make one thing clear: To be childlike at any age should not be confused with being childish. Although the two terms have a similar meaning, the former is often viewed in a more positive light, whereas childish is often used to describe someone who may be acting immature or petulant. When I sayContinue reading “Be Playful At Any Age!”

Book Review: VIOLET SKY Forbidden Love by Eve Marian

Years ago, Eve called me up one day and insisted that I read this new romance novel. I had told her in the past that I wasn’t a big fan of reading that genre but she was persistent. She said it wasn’t like any other romance novel. That book turned out to be Twilight. IContinue reading “Book Review: VIOLET SKY Forbidden Love by Eve Marian”

Road Trip

Hum hum, hum hum of the road Flashes in my peripheral vision Skies and road meet but never entwined Children chatter as the melody of music fills the air Sun, clouds, rain, sun Hum hum, hum hum Flashes in my peripheral vision Skies and road meet but never entwined Unconfined Family road trips are cherishedContinue reading “Road Trip”

Mad Dash

Zip up, zip down Try on, take off Lace up, kick off Keep back, toss out Rush out, rush in Pay up, next stop Mad dash, quick flash Breath in, breath out No time, dine out! The race is on! This is what my week has felt like. Organizing the children to get ready toContinue reading “Mad Dash”

Anticipating Endings

I know it’s not the official end of summer, but by the end of August the anticipation always fills me with a dull sorrowful feeling that sort of sits in the pit of my stomach. I know I still have more warm summer nights and sunny lazy days left but often times—like in many aspectsContinue reading “Anticipating Endings”

Happiness: Back To Basics

To be happy—it seems to be a universal life goal. We all want to achieve happiness and be surrounded by happiness with our family and friends. The common saying goes, ‘be happy with the little things in life’ or ‘just be glad you have your health’. If we can all agree that it’s the littleContinue reading “Happiness: Back To Basics”

Bedtime Banter (Episode 2)

These are snippets of conversations with my 8 year old son, Mr. D, before bed. You really can’t make this stuff up! Don’t forget to look up Bedtime Banter (Episode 1). ONE EVENING: Mr. D: What do you want to talk about? Me: I don’t know it’s your room. Mr. D: But you said IContinue reading “Bedtime Banter (Episode 2)”

Gold

Like a flash the seemingly unattainable enters the consciousness. It awakens the desire, formulating it into a vision. A future narrative of a momentous moment. The path seems so long, so treacherous, so arduous. For it is too late, the light burns within and so the body moves even without the mind’s informed consent. TheContinue reading “Gold”

Back In Heels!

If you follow me on social media you may have caught my boomerang video, which admittedly I just learned how to make thanks to my cousin who insisted “it’s what people are doing”. ‘Back in Heels!’ was my caption, I finally had an event to attend! It was the first time I found myself withContinue reading “Back In Heels!”