All of us need to celebrate our loved ones with autism and other special needs, and Mesa, Arizona, the nation’s first Autism Certified City, a special travel destination for families this spring and summer for all of the hospitality it has to offer. Mesa is proud to “go blue” for Autism Acceptance Month in April […]
Author: Debra Wallace
Timeless ABBA Songs Resonate During the Lower Moreland High School Drama Club’s Upcoming Production of Mamma Mia!
With 25 years of stage productions under its belt, Mamma Mia! and its easily recognizable ABBA songs are definitely fan favorites. After memorable renditions of Mean Girls and The Wizard of Oz, the Lower Moreland High School’s Drama Club is presenting Mamma Mia! as its spring musical. Students, parents, friends, and community members are certain to be delighted by what the hard-working cast and […]
How to Live Your Life for Today and Honor the Memory of Those We Have Loved and Lost
On the 13th anniversary of my husband Harry’s death, Saturday, March 8, I think about all of the time that has passed, all he has missed, and all I would love to tell him if I had the opportunity. If only he could come back for one day and I could tell him every delicious […]
Inspired by Her Mother’s Dream, The Cabernet Club Blends Humor, Heart, and New Beginnings
When journalist Margie Zable Fisher’s mother was on her deathbed, she promised Rona S. Zable that she would do everything possible to publish her novel about empowered women and meaningful second acts. Not only were mother and daughter extremely close-knit, but they also shared a love of writing and were voracious readers of books. They had been on Rona’s […]
‘Are They Out There’ Author Gene P. Abel Delves into the Mystery of Aliens at Just the Right Time
Bestselling author, podcaster, and U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) Gene P. Abel firmly believes we are not alone in the universe and wants us to consider. This is also the title of his recently released book, Are They Out There? Drawing on his years of distinguished military experience, Abel has uncovered what the government might not be telling […]
New Year, New You 2025: Now Is the Perfect Time to Declutter Your Home
If walking around your bedroom, home office, or entire house gives you a claustrophobic feeling, it’s the right time to declutter your space. With the New Year, now is the perfect opportunity to make this happen with the help of Jill Goldman, the owner of OrganizeTooLive.com, a full-service organizing service that helps clients purge, downsize, move, […]
New Year, New You 2025: Now Is the Perfect Time to Declutter Your Home
If walking around your bedroom, home office, or entire house gives you a claustrophobic feeling, it’s the right time to declutter your space. With the New Year, now is the perfect opportunity to make this happen with the help of Jill Goldman, the owner of OrganizeTooLive.com, a full-service organizing service that helps clients purge, downsize, move, […]
Everyone Will Delight in This Family Favorite Gift Guide Christmas 2024
With the holiday lights twinkling and our favorite carols getting us in the mood, now is the perfect time to finish your Christmas shopping for everyone in the family, including children, teens, and adults on your list who made it to the “nice list.” The following are well-priced gifts to put under the tree – […]
Hallmark Stars Share Their Sweet, Wonderful, and Fun-Filled Christmas Traditions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Work and routine are put aside, and everything is about family Christmas traditions past and present. For those of us who sit on the sofa in our most comfy PJs, sipping hot cocoa, cider, or tea while watching Countdown to Christmas, we must be wondering how our […]
Bucks County Playhouse’s Broadway Musical, “Anastasia” Brightens Our Holiday
When Lyda Jade Harlan was growing up, she and her mom listened to Broadway musicals on repeat especially Miss Saigon and Spring Awakening — both became dream shows for them. Fast forward through high school, college, and the start of her musical theater career to the present, Harlan is starring in the leading role of […]
How Mesa, Arizona Became a Model for Accessibility: Five Years as an Autism-Certified City
When Marc Garcia went on a family vacation with his son who is on the autism spectrum his sour and challenging experience turned into a sweet vow to ensure that Mesa would always be a safe and welcoming destination for neurodiverse travelers. True to his word, Garcia, the President and CEO of Visit Mesa, has been […]
10,000 Women Ready to Attend the PA Conference for Formidable Gathering on Thursday, Nov. 7.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — In a year of great uncertainty and high stakes for gender equality, 10,000 women are expected to gather in Philadelphia just two days after Election Day. The Pennsylvania Conference for Women, the largest conference for women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will be held at the 2024 Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday, […]