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Casa Coco Boom
It was a long travel day to Casa Coco B on Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. On April 6th, …
Sonic Boom
I hit the RI ground running following five slow-going, relaxed, culture-filled, adventurous weeks in Costa Rica. Imagine Sonic the Hedgehog, held up …
Transformation in Progress
Day four in Costa Rica was a very lonely day. Had some bathroom issues throughout the morning that thankfully passed. Then chose …
Costa Rica Hard Landing
I arrived yesterday afternoon following a 12-hour travel day on top of a sleepless night. The taxi pulled up in front of …
Smatters of Gray
I slide my computer backpack onto the long, oak table in the North Kingstown Free Library. The weather outside mirrors my innerscape, …
We Are All Born to Rise
The host, Kim Fuller, reads a short bio before I take the stage: Patty Mancini is first and foremost a devoted mother …
My Journey to a Boat in Sarasota
My son, uncle and I met on my parent’s farm on Friday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00 am. We drove the gorgeous …
Recess for Life
We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. G.B. Shaw As a child, we played …
Ten Days with Steinbeck
10 Days with Steinbeck Throughout the summer, I scheduled several coffee dates with old and new friends, sharing my hopes and dreams …
We All Want the Same Thing
We all want the same thing. Recently, I saw an advertisement on Instagram for a ring to be worn on the hand …
My Heart Hurts
My heart hurts and this is fantastic news! I’ve been asking for Divine intervention, begging my angels and guides to help me …
The Stars Have Aligned
Just as summer break isn’t as sweet without nine months of school and a cold shandy is significantly more refreshing after a …
I Should Have Said
I should have said, “no” to all the men in my life. I should have said, “yes” to all the women. However, …
Leveling Up
What do you tell a young student who isn’t making good choices in friendships, nor putting in sufficient academic effort, yet is …
Hair Trauma
Hair has forever been such a crucial part of our beauty, i.e. good hair day, bad hair day. When our hair behaves …
Musings on Living Alone
I don’t think it’s good to live alone for too long a time. In my experience, one becomes a bit animalistic. Sometimes …
Back to School 2022
After 3 days of Professional Development that entailed multiple meetings, a dynamic speaker, a boring lawyer, a Right to Read training, and …