by Laurie Ratto | Jul 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
It was around 11 pm and I was already asleep in bed when I received a terrifying call, “I am calling to let you know that Angela has been in an accident. The firemen and ambulance are there now. I don’t know any details.” My daughter was 18 years old at the time...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 19, 2014 | more energy, self-care, Uncategorized
The Valley of Fire State Park re-energized me when I was feeling very depleted. In a 7 month period my aunt was diagnosed with cancer and had emergency surgery, my husband became ill and was off work many months and required care plus one daughter moved out of the...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
The great ravioli fiasco happens once or twice a year now. This is where all the men in the family and some close friends get together and make ravioli and gravy (aka sauce) all in one day. The women stay away from the kitchen for the most part with the exception of...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
How did adopting a dog really rescue my daughter? She had graduated from college and moved back home but was not sure what type of work she really wanted to do. She had taken a couple of lower paying jobs just to make some money and figure it out. She was feeling down...
by Laurie Ratto | May 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
My perspective creates my reality because I find whatever I look for. Confused? Let me share an experience with you. There have been times when I have been upset with my husband. I am sure this probably does not happen with you and your spouse (LOL) but read on...
by Laurie Ratto | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Music can move the soul. I remember taking my dog Huck out for a walk on a pleasant day in the late afternoon. I found a trail along the shore that I had not taken before. The sun was low in the sky, birds splashing about in the water, a slight breeze in the air and...
