Monthly Archives: May 2013

#Sandy Recovery…My NJ, My Heart!

Below is what I wrote just a week after “Sandy 2012” hit.  It hasn’t been a year yet and recovery is very slow.  The double edge sword of helping the individuals who have been displaced or restoring the shore and … Continue reading

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#Prayers for Oklahoma…

As I sit here and watch the news about the tornados my heart is crying for the people in the wake of the destruction.  Too many times I have been affected by disasters and this brings you back in an … Continue reading

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It’s Been a Year Since a Contest Gave Me a Voice…

Pink Ribbons… I remember the first words out of my mouth after the call from my GYN telling me I had Breast Cancer. “I can’t believe the rest of my life is going to be associated with a Pink Ribbon”. … Continue reading

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Thinking of Laura this Mother’s Day…still missing Sarah!

Mother’s Day…I have written many things about my mother and more importantly I tell my mother exactly how I feel about her almost everyday (don’t worry it’s all good).   So I’m pretty sure it’s ok that I take a different … Continue reading

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Throw Back Thursday…to honor my friend Nancy

It’s Not “JUST” Taekwondo… By Ms. Lisa Nevolo, 3rd dan 2008 One day after a testing, deciding whether a young student should pass their black belt testing; one of the other instructors said to me, “What’s the big deal, it’s … Continue reading

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A Magical Moment…I Won’t Forget It Any Time Soon!

Have you ever had that feeling that you just witnessed something extraordinary?  A turning point; that moment that has the opportunity to mold a person into the person they are to become.  I recently had that magical moment happen over … Continue reading

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