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  • La Dolce Vita Isn’t About Luxury
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  • From Attendee to Speaker: A Full Circle Moment with IFWTWA
  • A Pause, Not an Escape: Writing from St. Lucia
  • Seatrade Cruise Global 2026: Notes from the Floor (and a Very Full Schedule)
  • The Gritti Palace, Venice
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Home design, recipes, comfortable finds.

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Adventures and vignettes of little travel moments.

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Musing on the writing life, the process, and project updates.

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  • La Dolce Vita Isn’t About Luxury

    What a Month in Italy Taught Me About Time, Presence, and the Sweetness of Ordinary Moments When most people think…

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  • When the Bell Rings Close to Home
    Writing

    When the Bell Rings Close to Home

    A reflection on Maine, the fire service, volunteer responders, the Red Cross, and how we can support those who answer…

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  • IFWTWA Conference 2026
    Events | Writing

    From Attendee to Speaker: A Full Circle Moment with IFWTWA

    There are certain organizations that feel like a natural fit from the very beginning, and for me, the International Food Wine…

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  • Calabash Cove St Lucia Beach Hammock
    Travel | Writing

    A Pause, Not an Escape: Writing from St. Lucia

    It’s early morning, and I’m sitting on the porch of a cottage suite at Calabash Cove Resort and Spa. The…

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  • #STCGlobal 2026
    Culinary | Events | Travel | Wine and Spirits

    Seatrade Cruise Global 2026: Notes from the Floor (and a Very Full Schedule)

    A few days of cruise news, industry connections, and a reminder of why I love this life. There’s a very…

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  • The Gritti Palace Landmark Grand Canal Room
    Lifestyle | Restaurants | Travel

    The Gritti Palace, Venice

    There Are Hotels… and Then There Are Legends There are places you stay. And then there are places that stay…

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Last week we planned on being in Maine. However, t Last week we planned on being in Maine. However, that didn’t work out. So we did a bit of pivot with brainstorming and found daily direct flights from Orlando to Nassau @theislandsofthebahamas - we booked seats on the next departing flight and spent a couple of days with toes in the sand. Not a bad way to enjoy my morning coffee! #travelwriter #travel #bahamas
11 years ago I wasn’t sure if I would get another 11 years ago I wasn’t sure if I would get another sunrise, another sunset, another hug from my loved ones. Today I am THANKFUL and GRATEFUL to have 11 years of this 2nd Life. What a blessing!!!! 🥰
12 Years This embrace was captured right after we 12 Years
This embrace was captured right after we shared our vows under the Burnside Oak at @houmashouse - we stopped in  the Turtle Bar for a private moment as we were walking to sign our marriage license before our luncheon in the Carriage House. It was a beautiful and sunny day surrounded by close family. 

Happy Anniversary @dalpozzal ❤️🥂🍾
Planted an Oleander to remind me of Louisiana and Planted an Oleander to remind me of Louisiana and The Ville. #iykyk
Popped up to Maine to check on a few things. Coff Popped up to Maine to check on a few things. 
Coffee ✅
Bubbly ✅
Winery ✅
Lobster Roll ✅
Cottage ✅
This morning, I’m sitting quietly at our #Florida This morning, I’m sitting quietly at our #Florida home with a cup of @communitycoffee , watching the sun rise through the moss-draped trees. The temperature is mild, the birds are beginning their morning songs, and for a few moments, the world feels still.

I found myself wondering what the newly announced @dollyparton Community Coffee blend, “Cup of Ambition,” tastes like. I have a feeling I could use a little extra ambition these days.

I think it’s finally sinking in that this summer season looks very different than the past few years. Changes at the winery and an unpredictable cottage rental season in #Maine have added an unexpected layer of uncertainty. Life is beautiful, and I am deeply thankful for our many blessings, but even the best-laid plans sometimes don’t unfold the way we hoped.

Today, I don’t have all the answers. Today, I’m simply trying to let go and let God.

My time in Italy was meaningful in ways I am still unpacking. It wasn’t just an adventure. It was a chance to step away from everyday life and see things more clearly. I realized how much pressure I place on myself to be everything for everyone. The truth is, I’m getting a little older, and maybe it’s time to slow down a bit and stop carrying so much.

I’ve learned firsthand what stress can do to a person (have you read my book?), and I’ve also learned the healing that comes from stepping away from what no longer serves you. Since leaving my career in the Louisiana fire service, I’ve been remarkably healthy, and that says a lot.

So this morning, as the sun rises over the trees and the coffee warms my hands, I’m reminding myself to embrace this season, finish the projects waiting patiently for me, write more, and most importantly, find the joy again.

I have a feeling it’s still there, waiting for me. ☕️🌅
#travelandlife
Found our new girl-gang t-shirt …. Thanks @goodday Found our new girl-gang t-shirt …. Thanks @gooddaytampabay 😅
Y’all know I Iike to shop. And take lots of photos Y’all know I Iike to shop. And take lots of photos. When in Vatican City, I came across several exclusive Vatican treasures and one-of-a-kind keepsakes that simply can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
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